Idaho's Big Wood Canal Seeks New Hydro License Amid Local Scrutiny
Published Date: 4/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Big Wood Canal Company wants a new license to run the Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Big Wood River in Idaho. This affects local communities and the environment, and folks have until June 1, 2026, to share their thoughts or join the discussion. The project could impact water use and energy production, so it’s a big deal for the area’s future.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Irrigation flows will remain tied to project
The Magic Dam project will continue to operate in a run-of-release mode using flows that are seasonally released into the Big Wood River for irrigation. The project includes a 3,740-acre reservoir with about 191,500 acre-feet of storage and is located on the Big Wood River in Blaine and Camas Counties, Idaho.
Local hydropower capacity continues (9.0 MW)
The Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project includes three generating units with a combined capacity of 9.0 megawatts and a 9.2-mile-long, 4.16 kilovolt transmission line. The project is located on the Big Wood River in Blaine and Camas Counties, Idaho, and occupies federal land managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
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