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$20.9 Million Ridenbaugh Dam Upgrade Begins in Boise

10/16/2025

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Construction has started on a $20.9 million modernization project for the Ridenbaugh Diversion Dam in Boise, Idaho, with completion expected by 2027.
The project will enhance worker safety, reduce water loss, and automate water diversion processes, replacing the outdated manual system.
The dam, built in the 1930s, is nearing the end of its usable life, prompting the need for upgrades.
Funding is provided by the Idaho Water Resources Board and the Bureau of Reclamation.
Rising costs from local economic pressures, including projects by Micron and Meta, may affect the timeline and budget.

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Story summary

Construction has started on a $20.9 million modernization project for the Ridenbaugh Diversion Dam in Boise, Idaho, with completion expected by 2027.
The project will enhance worker safety, reduce water loss, and automate water diversion processes, replacing the outdated manual system.
The dam, built in the 1930s, is nearing the end of its usable life, prompting the need for upgrades.
Funding is provided by the Idaho Water Resources Board and the Bureau of Reclamation.
Rising costs from local economic pressures, including projects by Micron and Meta, may affect the timeline and budget.