Construction to begin at Carter Lake reservoir
DENVER (KDVR) — Carter Lake reservoir is getting ready to undergo some upgrades. The 1,100-acre reservoir located in the foothills northwest of Berthoud and southwest of Loveland is on the verge of a multi-year construction project.
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources said on Tuesday that preliminary staging work is being initiated at the reservoir, in preparation for a project the agency says is aimed at improving roads and enhancing visitor access at both Carter Lake and Horsetooth reservoirs.
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The construction project — which will have multiple phases — is being partially funded by the Colorado Federal Lands Access Program, according to the LCDNR.
Mobilization activities at Carter Lake will include site surveying, staging construction equipment and materials and implementing stormwater mitigation measures, the LCDNR said.
Specific project areas set to undergo construction at Carter Lake include:
Eagle Campground main access road and parking lot repaving
County Road 31 turn lane expansion
Quarry Day Use parking lot construction
Big Thompson Day Use Area parking lot construction
North Pines Campground main access road and parking lot repaving
Carter Lake and Horsetooth are the two largest and most visited reservoirs in Larimer County, according to the LCDNR, which said the two also rank in the top 10 in Colorado, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors each year.
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Visitors to Carter Lake are asked to follow posted safety protocols while construction is ongoing. Residents who would like more information about the project and to receive regular updates can visit the project website.
Construction at Carter Lake is expected to be completed by early 2026.
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