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
Larimer County Publishes Chimney Hollow Open Space Management Plan
Larimer County officials have published the Chimney Hollow Open Space Adaptive Management Plan, a document that will guide recreation at the new reservoir and adjacent open space for years to come.
Employee Spotlight: Keith Gudenkauf
As the main contact for all Stantec engineers onsite at Chimney Hollow, Resident Engineer Keith Gudenkauf is responsible for onsite engineering.
Chimney Hollow Reservoir to Boost Region’s Water Resiliency
In 2002, a drought gripped Colorado’s Front Range, forcing those communities receiving Windy Gap Project water to address the need for storage of that water beyond Lake Granby.