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Descriptions such as "historic" and "momentous" filled the air as each speaker took to the podium at the Colorado River Connectivity Channel (CRCC) dedication ceremony.

Project experts give an update on the main dam at Chimney Hollow Reservoir, which is currently about 285 feet tall, just 65 feet shy of the ultimate 350-foot-tall height.

Federal, state and local officials joined leaders of the Northern Water and the Municipal Subdistrict on Oct. 15, 2024, to dedicate the Colorado River Connectivity Channel at Windy Gap Reservoir.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.