Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Irrigation season begins in South Central Idaho as Minidoka Dam headgates open.đź’§
👉 Want more videos about water delivery in the American West? If so, click here: youtube.com/watch?v=aBHONsFoUcc&list=PL97E2B161CFD30D5B&index=2
This month, in partnership with the Burley Irrigation District, headgates at Minidoka Dam were opened to “water-up” and prime the canal systems for the season ahead. It’s the critical first step in delivering water to farms and communities across the Minidoka Project.
In this video, you’ll see the start of the season in action—and the people behind it. From coordinated operations to boots-on-the-ground expertise, this work helps ensure reliable water deliveries that support agriculture, strengthen local economies, and keep southern Idaho growing.
We’re proud to work alongside our partners to make it happen.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow more stories from the Bureau of Reclamation!
VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT:
Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region - Region 9:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt4spghqxTdQBDcIakMJU5Yp
What's new at the Bureau of Reclamation:
youtube.com/watch?v=aBHONsFoUcc&list=PL97E2B161CFD30D5B&index=2
Historic Videos:
youtube.com/watch?v=vRZRDoJOzV4&list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt4zFaZAMdADVXbZdnRs-SsG&index=3
The Colorado River:
youtube.com/watch?v=UI7eUxnxyXA&list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt47LRUd5_E8g5Cx0UT-Gom2&index=1
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Irrigation season begins in South Central Idaho as Minidoka Dam headgates open.đź’§
👉 Want more videos about water delivery in the American West? If so, click here: youtube.com/watch?v=aBHONsFoUcc&list=PL97E2B161CFD30D5B&index=2
This month, in partnership with the Burley Irrigation District, headgates at Minidoka Dam were opened to “water-up” and prime the canal systems for the season ahead. It’s the critical first step in delivering water to farms and communities across the Minidoka Project.
In this video, you’ll see the start of the season in action—and the people behind it. From coordinated operations to boots-on-the-ground expertise, this work helps ensure reliable water deliveries that support agriculture, strengthen local economies, and keep southern Idaho growing.
We’re proud to work alongside our partners to make it happen.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow more stories from the Bureau of Reclamation!
VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT:
Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region - Region 9:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt4spghqxTdQBDcIakMJU5Yp
What's new at the Bureau of Reclamation:
youtube.com/watch?v=aBHONsFoUcc&list=PL97E2B161CFD30D5B&index=2
Historic Videos:
youtube.com/watch?v=vRZRDoJOzV4&list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt4zFaZAMdADVXbZdnRs-SsG&index=3
The Colorado River:
youtube.com/watch?v=UI7eUxnxyXA&list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt47LRUd5_E8g5Cx0UT-Gom2&index=1
#BureauofReclamation
#DepartmentoftheInterior
#Reclamation101
#MinidokaProject
#MinidokaDam
#BurleyIrrigationDistrict
#IdahoWater
#ushistory
#farms
#modernmarvels
#powerplants
#hydropower
#hydroelectric
#civilengineeringdaily
#irrigationseason
#canalsystems
#wateroperations
#PacificNorthwest
#Idaho
#SouthernIdaho
#Minidoka
#dams
#westernwater
Find out more about the Bureau of Reclamation: usbr.gov
X: https://x.com/usbr
Facebook: facebook.com/bureauofreclamation
Instagram: instagram.com/bureau_of_reclamation
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bureau-of-reclamation
Flickr: flickr.com/photos/usbr/albums
