Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project
The Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project is a collaboration between 12 Northeastern Colorado water providers to improve the reliability of, or make firm, water supplies from the Windy Gap Project. Chimney Hollow Reservoir will be located just west of Carter Lake in Larimer County to provide dedicated storage to supply a reliable 30,000 acre-feet of water each year for future generations.
Provides storage for 30,000 acre-feet of existing water rights associated with the Windy Gap Project
Provides environmental benefits to Colorado's rivers and streams through various commitments
Enhances recreation opportunities to encourage healthy, outdoor lifestyles for residents
Helps meet an increased demand for water in Northern Colorado communities
News
Chimney Hollow Quarry Operations Winding Down; Daily Blasting Concluded
Chimney Hollow Reservoir construction activity is starting to look – and even sound – a little different these days, as work nears completion and various tasks continue winding down.
Crews Make Significant Progress on the Testing of Chimney Hollow Infrastructure
Crews are making significant progress pushing us closer to seeing water flow into the future reservoir.
Project Managers to Investigate Uranium Mitigation Strategies
Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project managers are investigating strategies to mitigate the presence of mineralized uranium that is anticipated to be present in the first fill of the reservoir.