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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 *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.

2025 Reservoir Status Last Updated: 6/5/2025

Decree 6-01-1900                                                                                                                         Inflow – 611 CFS                                                                                                                  Release – 622 CFS Capacity – 74% Howell – 777 Reservoir Acre Feet – 32,350 AF

NOTICES: Big Lost River Irrigation District – Water Season begins May 1, 2025. Irrigation Brochure Measuring Device placement: 50’ from the diversion. Any further must have board approval. 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 only. Cash is okay if there is exact change. You can mail checks to Big Lost River Irrigation District P.O. Box 205 Mackay, ID 83251
Custer County Disaster Services – Levi Maydole – (208) 833-6168 Butte County Emergency Director – KJ Babcock – (208)-317-3601 Mackay Dam Operation Plan Dam and Reservoir Certificate of Approval 2024