With a population of just over 77,000, Loveland residents have the added benefit of a new reservoir and open space right in their backyard. Recreation will be managed by Larimer County and is likely to include wakeless boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.
Aug. 10, 2023
Participant Spotlight: City of Loveland
The City of Loveland is the third largest participant in the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project and has exactly one-ninth of the storage capacity with 10,000 acre-feet. Once completed, this reservoir will be a critical element in Loveland’s water supply portfolio.
“Water stored in the reservoir will be hugely beneficial to Loveland. In the face of a host of emerging water supply risks, Chimney Hollow is a critical element ensuring a reliable and sufficient water supply for the city,” said Loveland Water & Power Water Resources Manager Todd Hanlin. “Chimney Hollow Dam and Reservoir represents a historic achievement in the water supply development for the entire Northern Colorado region.”
Although water will not be delivered from Chimney Hollow Reservoir for a few more years, project participants have been actively working on and prioritizing their conservation efforts with plans to cut more. Hanlin said Loveland is currently reviewing all its water conservation programs and activities to determine the most effective tools for the future. It plans to reduce the five-year average of gallons per capita per day (GPCD) from 163 to 155, which is a 5 percent overall reduction. Additionally, Loveland plans to reduce water use by 322 million gallons per year beyond what it would use if no conservation activities were performed.
