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: 28 April 2026

2026 IRRIGATION INFORMATION

The South Canal out of the Owyhee Reservoir delivering to Ridgeview and New Gem will have a reduced water allotment down from 4 acre feet to 3.5 acre feet.  

The River Pumps or Old Gem will not have an allotment reduction and stay at 4 ac feet allotment.

We will keep this web site updated with any changes that may occur to the above information.

The office can give you a report on remaining allotment at anytime by calling (208)337-3760. 

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.

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.

Board Meetings Notice

Last Updated: 28 April 2026

The Monthly District Board Meetings will be held on Tuesday, May 12th 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.

District Newsletter

Last Updated: 27 November 2024

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