About Us

Last Updated: 28 September 2016

The Story of the Owyhee Project

Benefits of the Owyhee Project Owyhee Project stores natural flow of the Owyhee River to irrigate the arid desert. It reduces flood damage and provides water for fish and wildlife, recreation opportunities, and to generate electricity. Irrigated crops: $135 million Livestock industry: $81 million Recreation: 155,000 visits - $4.2 million Flood damage prevented: $657,000     What’s the Yearly Value? Irrigated crops: $135 million Livestock industry: $81 million Recreation: 155,000 visits - $4.2 million Flood damage prevented: $657,000     The mission of the Bureau of Reclamation is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public. www.usbr.gov/pn Snake River Area Office (208) 383-2248

Contact Information

Last Updated: 27 May 2025

South Board of Control Contact Information

Office Open Weekdays: 8:00AM to 4:30PM Closed for Lunch 12:00 to 12:30

Water Orders Mon-Sat: 7:00AM to 7:30AM

After Hours, Weekends, and Holidays - Ditchrider Contacts:

Water Emergency Numbers Only

Email

Address

P. O. Box 67

Homedale, ID 83628

Welcome to the South Board of Control Website

Last Updated: 27 October 2026

 Winter Board Meetings

The November board meeting will change to the winter schedule, so will revert to day meetings.  See Below for date and times.

Ownership / Entity Changes

Please remember if you make any changes to the ownership, such as transfering your property to a Trust, Corporation/LLC, or Partnership to contact the office so records can be updated.  If you are required to do the Reclamation Forms, this must be done within 60 days of the change so forms can be updated timely.

2027 Assessment Rates

Gem District will be $70.40 per acre

Ridgview District will be $70.67 per acre

The Account Fee for each account will be $100.00

Board Meetings Notice

Last Updated: 27 October 2026

 The Monthly District Board Meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 10th in the conference room at

  201 W Idaho Ave. in Homedale:  

• Ridgeview Irrigation District regular monthly meeting at 1:00 p.m.
• Gem Irrigation District regular monthly meeting at 1:15 p.m.
• South Board of Control regular monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m.

District Newsletter

Last Updated: 04 September 2026

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