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Grouting machine on steep abutment at Chimney Hollow

Grouting Program Complete on Both Dams

Together, more than 33 miles of grout holes were drilled at the rate of about one mile per month since the start of the grouting program in January 2021.

Replicas of Carter Lake and Chimney Hollow Reservoir in the Interpretive Area at Northern Water

See Northern Water’s Newest Reservoir: The Model Chimney Hollow

Chimney Hollow Reservoir, or at least a model of it, has been added to the Northern Water Interpretive Area just west of the headquarters building in Berthoud.

Rachel Stevens in PPE in front of main dam at Chimney Hollow

Employee Spotlight: Rachel Stevens

Stevens, the Northern Water communications specialist at Chimney Hollow, doesn’t lose sight of the magnitude of the project – or her role in conveying its progress to a large audience.

Group of Association of Dam Safety members at Chimney Hollow during a tour

Association of State Dam Safety Officials Visit Chimney Hollow

The Association of State Dam Safety Officials hosted its 40th Annual Dam Safety Conference in Denver this year, and the Chimney Hollow team offered a field trip to attendees.

Greeley, Colorado sign off Highway 34

Participant Spotlight: City of Greeley

With a current estimated population of almost 114,000, reliable water storage, in addition to strong water conservation goals, are top priorities for Greeley.

View of the Larimer County Chimney Hollow Open Space

Round Two for Feedback on Open Space Management Plan to Open Soon

By the end of the year, Larimer County plans to have its final Chimney Hollow Open Space Management Plan published and begin planning for implementation and development.

Excavator and pipe at the Carter Lake Secondary Isolation Vault

Work Begins on the Carter Lake Interconnect Vault and Valve

To make water deliveries to and from Chimney Hollow Reservoir, crews are tying the new reservoir into the existing Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT) Project infrastructure.

Hydroseeding mulch placed along the Hansen Feeder Canal post the fire

Fire Restoration Work Begins After Front Range Blazes

Northern Water staff and regional partners have started the difficult work of post-fire restoration following a pair of wildfires that began in late July.

Bill McCormick with view of main dam behind him

Employee Spotlight: Bill McCormick

As Black & Veatch’s Quality Assurance Manager, Bill McCormick oversees 10 quality assurance inspectors and the third-party materials testing labs for the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project.