Big Lost River Irrigation District
Notice of Meetings
When: BLRID regular board meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month.
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Where: Meetings are held at the BLRID office. 101 S Main St, Mackay, ID 83251
* November’s meeting will be held on Wednesday the 6th*
*Any changes to the regularly scheduled board meetings will be posted on blrid.com and at the BLRID office in the window.
See the Meetings tab to see specific upcoming meetings dates and times.
2024 Reservoir Status
Last Updated: 11/20/2024
Decree: OFF
Inflow – 161 CFS
Release – 70 CFS
Capacity – 25%
Howell – 111
Reservoir Acre Feet – 10,980 AF
NOTICES:
There was only one (1) qualified candidate nominated for each position of director that was eligible for election (Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were eligible in 2024). Therefore, it shall not be necessary to hold an election as pursuant to Idaho Code 43-201A.
If you have property around a lost river canal that you don’t want to be sprayed for weeds please email an address or GPS pin location of that area to blrid@atcnet.net.
1) Measuring Device placement: 50’ from the diversion. Any further must have board approval.
2) Big Lost River Irrigation District – Water Season begins May 1, 2025.
All headgates will be locked. All measuring devices will be inspected before water is delivered. Flow meters at the pivot point must be at the pumping station.
Canal maintenance is currently underway. Obstructions in the canal are a problem. Fences crossing the canal or on the canal bank, boards that hang down in the canal, protruding screens or other obstacles must be removed and will be removed by the Irrigation District during maintenance of the canal.
If you have questions, contact the BLRID General Manager (208) 588 2231 or your BLRID Board member.
Contact the office if you have storage water for sale. A blank form is available on the Forms Page.
Payments are taken in check form. Cash is okay if there is exact change. You can mail checks to
Big Lost River Irrigation District
P.O. Box 205
Mackay, ID 83255
Custer County Disaster Services – Levi Maydole – (208) 833-6168
Butte County Emergency Director – KJ Babcock – (208)-317-3601