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A large dam holds back a huge lake of blue water under a blue sky. Long-term recreation closure at Gross Reservoir
Recreation at Gross Reservoir will remain closed for multiple weeks following the June 18 fatal accident at the Gross Reservoir Expansion Project where an engineer with six years of experience lost his life.
June 22, 2022
Crane at Gross Dam Gross Reservoir recreation closed until further notice
Emergency responders are working on an accident that took place overnight at the Gross Reservoir Expansion Project site, in which a construction haul vehicle veered off the road into the reservoir.
June 18, 2022
Map that details recreation facilities closures as of April 14, 2022 May 2022 Recreation Update
As a reminder, some recreation areas have closed or been relocated to ensure safety during the Gross Reservoir Expansion Project.
May 26, 2022
Gross Reservoir Seasonal Shuttle Operator Job
Denver Water is hiring for seasonal recreation shuttle operators.
May 13, 2022
Gross Reservoir community information sessions
Denver Water invites Gross Reservoir neighbors to join us for information sessions on May 21, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
May 13, 2022
A large dam holds back a huge lake of blue water under a blue sky. Gross Reservoir fully closed to recreation for 2-3 weeks in May to allow for construction of access improvements
Denver Water will close all recreation access to Gross Reservoir beginning in early May as contractors build access improvements on the north side ahead of the upcoming boating season.
May 2, 2022
Survey activity on Gross Dam Road
Metcalf Archeological Consultants, will be conducting cultural resource surveys along Gross Dam Road.
April 27, 2022
Warning signal: 5 minutes prior to the blast (one minute of long audible signals); blasting signal one minute prior to the shot (series of short audible signals); all clear signal following inspection of blast area (a prolonged audible signal). Dam foundation preparation, quarrying and site preparation activities at Gross Reservoir
Dam foundation preparation, quarrying and site preparation activities involving drilling and blasting are scheduled to begin at Gross Reservoir today, April 12.
April 12, 2022
Truck Heavy equipment to travel to Gross Reservoir Expansion Project site
Between March 28 and April 2, weather permitting, Kiewit Barnard Joint Venture will mobilize large equipment to the Gross Reservoir Expansion Project site.
March 28, 2022