Since the start of construction a few months ago, progress continues on Chimney Hollow Reservoir’s main, saddle and coffer dams. The common excavation of the main dam foundation preparation work is 40 percent complete and the rock excavation work is 30 percent complete. At this point approximately 1 million yards of earth has been moved. In addition, Barnard has 150 employees on site working on this project.
Weekly construction images are posted weekly to the Chimney Hollow Reservoir website showing project progress. Crews are also blasting several times a week at the main dam site and the quarry. A blasting schedule is available on this website.