Well, it’s unlikely we’ll fill it just yet! But we did divert raw water from our streams into the new Ophir Reservoir this morning. This was mainly to make use of some of the excess water that the recent cooler weather has brought us, (we’ve had rain and cooler temperatures, so homes are using almost no water on their gardens or lawns).
Here are some photos of the dam inlet this week after we opened the valves.
This is a view of the recently constructed dam. This whole valley will fill with water during the Spring Freshet.
No ceremony or fanfare, but an exciting day for infrastructure in Rossland. Looks like a public tour is being planned.
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Ah, excellent. Good to know, and very cool pictures.
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Ya, that’s pretty cool. Call me geeky, but I’d love to know any more technical details you’re willing to offer :).
I’m pulling together a handout for an upcoming public tour, I’ll post the details here of course.