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- Last Updated: 28 September 2016
The Story of the Owyhee Project
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Benefits of the Owyhee ProjectOwyhee 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
| South Board Office | 337-3760 |
| Water Office | 337-3505 or 337-4141 |
After Hours, Weekends, and Holidays - Ditchrider Contacts:
| #21 | Joe Egusquiza | (208)697-8099 |
| #22 | Dave Bowman | (208)889-7581 |
| #24 | Kyle Johnston | (208)880-2227 |
| #25 | Cameron Breshears | (208)447-6970 |
| #26 | Gerry Milburn | (208)724-8394 |
Water Emergency Numbers Only
| Carl Seiders (Manager) | (208)899-5665 |
| Ryan Nash | (208)412-2065 |
| Mike Miller | (208)989-2179 |
| Marsing Pump Plant | (208)989-2268 |
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Address
P. O. Box 67
Homedale, ID 83628
Welcome to the South Board of Control Website
- Last Updated: 18 March 2026
TENTATIVE 2026 IRRIGATION INFORMATION
The South Canal should start April 6th with a reduced water allotment down from 4 acre feet to 3.5 acre feet. If current weather conditions were to change this could be revised.
The River Pumps are set to come on April 9th with no allotment reduction.
Water delivery generally comes within the next week or so after the water is released.
We will keep this web site updated with any changes that may occur to the above information.
PAYMENTS AND RECLAMATION FORMS (RRA)
All payment and forms are due before water can be delivered to your property. If you have any questions about payments and forms please contact the office at (208)337-3760.
UPCOMING ONE DAY OFFICE CLOSURE
The main office at 201 West Idaho St. will be closed for the day on Friday March 27th and will resume regular duties on Monday March 30th. You are welcome to leave messages at (208)337-3760 which we will return on Monday when we return.
Board Meetings Notice
- Last Updated: 18 March 2026
The Monthly District Board Meetings will be held on Tuesday, April 14th in the conferance room at 201 W Idaho Ave. in Homedale:
- Ridgeview Irrigation District regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m.
- Gem Irrigation District regular monthly meeting at 7:15 p.m.
- South Board of Control regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m.