NEWS & UPDATES

  • In the news

    Wild Horse Reservoir Will Provide a Recreational Resource for Park County

    Check out the article in The Flume, Wild Horse Reservoir will provide a recreational resource for Park County.

    February 3, 2024
  • Wild Horse Reservoir logo and website screenshot from video

    Aurora Water Releases Wild Horse Reservoir Project Video

    Aurora Water released a new video explaining details for the proposed Wild Horse Reservoir Project.

    January 3, 2024
  • Wild Horse Reservoir geotech image - four drill rigs in 2023

    Field Work 2023

    This summer, Aurora Water will be conducting geotechnical investigations at the Wild Horse Reservoir project site near Hartsel in Park County. The geotechnical investigations will include about 70 borings [...]

    July 1, 2023
  • Wild Horse Reservoir site

    Feasibility Analysis Update

    Dam feasibility analysis is moving forward, and good progress is being made on the selection of a dam type. When feasibility is completed, the 30 percent design will begin [...]

    January 19, 2023
  • Geotechnical drilling rig at the proposed Wild Horse Reservoir site

    Spring 2022 Update

    Our consultant, Tetra Tech, is analyzing the core samples from the borings competed last year. Additional geotechnical work, including trenching, will occur this summer. Pipeline alternatives are moving forward [...]

    February 14, 2022
  • Geotechnical work at the proposed Wild Horse Reservoir site

    Geotechnical Work 2021

    Our consultant, Tetra Tech, is back to get more borings to help inform our decision on dam sizing and location. They will be on the site through most of [...]

    September 8, 2021
  • First Update on the New Website

    It’s been a while since we’ve had an update on the proposed Wild Horse Reservoir in Park County. Earlier this year, Aurora Water retained Tetra Tech as our consultant [...]

    October 27, 2020