Construction continues to move forward at the Chimney Hollow Reservoir site southwest of Loveland. The contractor has increased to approximately 150 personnel on site working on various aspects of the project. From the safety aspect, we are proud that there has been approximately 55,000 hours of injury free work.  

At the main dam site roughly 700,000 cubic yards of earth has been moved with approximately 50,000 cubic yards of earth moved at the saddle dam at the south end of the reservoir. 

Excavation in the main dam has started to expose and clean the bedrock foundation, which is a key milestone for the project. In addition, construction has also started at the downstream tunnel portal so that tunneling can begin at the start of the new year. Ultimately, the tunnel will be used to get water in and out of the dam.  

Each Monday we’re posting an updated image to our website to show the progress on the project. Crews are also blasting several times a week at the main dam site and the quarry. A blasting schedule is available on our Construction page.