News
Chimney Hollow Main Dam Surpasses Height of Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake Dams
In mid-August, the height of the main dam hit 241 feet, which means it is now taller than any dam at Carter Lake or Horsetooth Reservoir.
Windy Gap Pipeline Inspection Complete
Northern Water recently completed an inspection of the Windy Gap pipeline to ensure the water making its way to Chimney Hollow Reservoir beginning next year will be done efficiently.
Final CRCC Construction Season Gets Underway
The finishing touches are just around the corner for the historic and broadly supported Colorado River Connectivity Channel (CRCC).
Participant Spotlight: Platte River Power Authority
Platte River Power Authority is a unique participant in the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project as it is not a water provider, but a power provider.
Tunnel Being Lined and Backfilled with Concrete
The 2,000-foot tunnel is a key feature of the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project.
Quarry Production Nearly 80 Percent Complete
Chimney Hollow’s onsite quarry is on track to wrap up production in early 2025.
Saddle Dam Construction Makes Quick Progress, Grows Nine Inches per Day
Last month, construction began on the saddle dam, a 40-foot-tall clay core dam that sits at the south end of Chimney Hollow Reservoir.
Front Range Fires Generate Regional Response
A fire burning west of Loveland and one burning south of Carter Lake have prompted a regional response from federal, state and local agencies, including Northern Water.
Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project Celebrates Three Years of Construction
Three years ago, construction kicked off at the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project, and today, the project is about six weeks ahead of its original targeted completion date.