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05-05-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.9 feet, which is 0.1 feet below spill. The Lake is at 99.8% of capacity with 48,867 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
04-28-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,183.1 feet, which is 0.1 feet above spill. The Lake is at 100% of capacity with 48,965 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
04-14-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.9 feet, which is 0.1 feet below spill. The Lake is at 99.8% of capacity with 48,867 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
04-11-2025
025 Irrigation Season - Update
BVID plans to begin the irrigation season on April 16, 2025. Depending on where you live, it may take up to a week for the water to reach your property.
We ask that everyone continue their best efforts and remain mindful toward efficient use.
Please do not allow your ponds to spill or allow water to leave your property.
Collins Lake continues to be at 100% capacity, and we are in great shape for a full season.
04-07-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,183.1 feet, which is 0.1 feet above spill. The Lake is at 100% of capacity with 48,965 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
04-01-2025
BVID Invoices for 2025 Irrigation Season
Invoices for the 2025 irrigation season should be arriving in your mailbox this week. if you haven't already, please take a moment to read the annual letter to customers and look at the rate sheet for 2025 included with your invoices
A big takeaway is the Board of Directors voted to give a five percent (5%) discount to customers who pay their bill in full by April 30, 2025
As always, the start date for starting water is weather dependent, and staff will update the BVID website and Facebook page once we land on a date. the good news is we have a full reservoir so we should have another wonderful irrigation season.
2025 Letter to Customers and Rate Sheet (click)
03-31-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,183.0 feet, which is 0.0 feet above/below spill. The Lake is at 100% of capacity with 48,965 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
03-24-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,183.1 feet, which is 0.1 feet above spill. The Lake is at 100% of capacity with 48,965 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
03-17-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,184.2 feet, which is 1.2 feet above spill. The Lake is at 100% of capacity with 48,965 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
03-10-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.9 feet, which is 0.1 feet below spill. The Lake is at 99.8% of capacity with 48,867 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
03-03-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.4 feet, which is 0.6 feet below spill. The Lake is at 98.8% of capacity with 48,379 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
02-24-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.9 feet, which is 0.1 feet below spill. The Lake is at 99.8% of capacity with 48,867 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
02-17-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,183.28 feet, which is 0.28 feet above spill. The Lake is at 100% of capacity with 48,965 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
02-10-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,183.26 feet, which is 0.26 feet above spill. The Lake is at 100% of capacity with 48,965 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
02-03-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,184.05 feet, which is 1.05 feet above spill. The Lake is at 100% of capacity with 48,965 (usable) acer-feet in storage. Click here to view.
01-27-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,177.0 feet, which is 6.0 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 43,250 acer-feet (88.3%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
01-20-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,176.7 feet, which is 0.3 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 42,973 acer-feet (87.8%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
01-13-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,176.3 feet, which is 0.7 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 42,605 acer-feet (87.0%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
01-06-2025
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,175.6 feet, which is 7.4 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 41,964 acer-feet (85.7%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
12-30-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,173.0 feet, which is 10.0 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 39,620 acer-feet (80.9%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
12-16-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,161.5 feet, which is 21.5 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 29,941 acer-feet (61.1%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
12-09-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,156.2 feet, which is 26.8 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 25,842 acer-feet (52.8%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
12-02-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,156.1 feet, which is 26.9 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 25,767 acer-feet (52.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
11-25-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,155.0 feet, which is 28.0 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 24,944 acer-feet (50.9%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
11-18-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,146.3 feet, which is 36.7 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 18,808 acer-feet (38.4%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
11-11-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,146.2 feet, which is 36.8 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 18,741 acer-feet (38.3%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
11-04-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,146.2 feet, which is 36.8 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 18,741 acer-feet (38.3%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
10-28-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,146.9 feet, which is 36.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 19,209 acer-feet (39.2%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
10-21-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,148.3 feet, which is 34.7 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 20,160 acer-feet (41.2%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
10-14-2024
2024 Irrigation Season Update
BVID has decided to end the 2024 Irrigation Season on Monday, October 28, 2024. This date is weather dependent and may change due to rain or extremely dry and windy conditions. Hopefully, everyone has enough time to fill their tanks and ponds over the next two weekends. Please take the next week or so to fill your tanks, and in the meantime, let’s hope for a wet winter to fill the reservoir!
10-14-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,150.1 feet, which is 32.9 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 21,406 acer-feet (43.7%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
10-07-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,152.1 feet, which is 30.9 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 22,827 acer-feet (46.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
09-30-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,153.9 feet, which is 29.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 24,132 acer-feet (49.3%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
09-23-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,155.6 feet, which is 27.4 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 25,392 acer-feet (51.9%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view.
09-22-2024
Pipeline Outage
This morning a mainline leak has been discovered on the Hill Road Pipeline. Water service will be disrupted from the Lions Club to the west. This will affect all areas of Hill Road, Smith Road, Virginia, and parts of Fruitland Road. We will make the repair and restore service as soon as we can.
09-16-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,157.0 feet, which is 26 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 26,446 acer-feet (54.0%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view. Note this week contains some corrections made to previous weeks.
09-09-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,159.5 feet, which is 23.5 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 28,368 acer-feet (57.9%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
08-26-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,162.5 feet, which is 20.5 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 30,739 acer-feet (62.8%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
08-19-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,163.9 feet, which is 19.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 31,871 acer-feet (65.1%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
08-12-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,165.7 feet, which is 17.6 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 33,100 acer-feet (67.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
08-09-2024
Yuba Water Agency's BVID Spotlight Video
Yuba Water Agency released a spotlight video about BVID on their social media today. To view the video, click here.
08-05-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,167.1 feet, which is 15.9 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 34,517 acer-feet (70.5%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
07-29-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,168.5 feet, which is 14.5 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 35,702 acer-feet (72.9%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
07-22-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,169.7 feet, which is 13.3 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 36,730 acer-feet (75.0%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
07-15-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,171.1 feet, which is 11.9 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 37,945 acer-feet (77.5%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
07-08-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,172.8 feet, which is 10.2 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 39,443 acer-feet (80.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
07-01-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,174.5 feet, which is 8.5 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 40,965 acer-feet (83.7%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
06-24-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,175.9 feet, which is 7.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 42,238 acer-feet (86.3%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
06-17-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,177.4 feet, which is 5.6 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 43,621 acer-feet (89.1%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
06-10-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,178.9 feet, which is 4.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 45,025 acer-feet (92.0%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
06-03-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,180 feet, which is 3 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 46,067 acer-feet (94.1%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
05-27-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,181 feet, which is 2 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 47,023 acer-feet (96%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
05-20-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,181.8 feet, which is 1.2 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 47,795 acer-feet (97.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
05-13-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.6 feet, which is 0.4 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 48,574 acer-feet (99.2%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
05-06-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.9 feet, which is 0.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 48,867 acer-feet (99.8%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
05-01-2024
Irrigation Update – Planned Outage
Good Afternoon, the Hill Road Pipeline will be off tomorrow, Thursday May 2 through Friday May 3 for repairs. This will affect customers from the Lions Club west to Hill Road. We apologize for any inconvenience this may for the inconvenience.
04-29-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.7 feet, which 0.3 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 48,671 acer-feet (99.4%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
04-23-2024
2024 Irrigation Season – Update
Good Afternoon, the Sicard Ditch and Sicard Pipeline will remain off until Thursday. We appologies for the inconvenience.
04-22-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.9 feet, which is at spill. The amount of storage is 48,867 acer-feet (99.8%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
04-15-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,183.0 feet, which is at spill. The amount of storage is 48,965 acer-feet (100%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
04-12-2024
2024 Irrigation Season – Update
BVID plands to brgin the irrigation season on April 17, 2024 and April 22, 2024 for customers in the Sicard Flat project area. Depending on where you live, it may take up to a week for the water to reach your property.
We ask that everyone continue their best efforts and remain mindful toward efficient use. Please do not allow your ponds to spill or allow water to leave your property.
Collins Lake continues to be at 100% capacity, and we are in great shape for a full season
04-08-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,183.0 feet, which is at spill. The amount of storage is 48,965 acer-feet (100%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
04-01-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,183.2 feet, which is 0.2 feet above spill. The amount of storage is 48,965 acer-feet (100%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
03-25-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.8 feet, which is 0.5 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 48,769 acer-feet (99.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
03-18-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.3 feet, which is 0.6 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 48,281 acer-feet (98.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
03-11-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,182.9 feet, which is 0.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 48,867 acer-feet (99.8%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
03-04-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake has started to spill and it is at an elevation of 1,183.3 feet, which is 0.3 feet above spill. The amount of storage is 48,965 acer-feet (100%) of maximum usable capacity of 48,965 acre-feet. Click here to view
02-26-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,181.8 feet, which is 1.2 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 47,795 acer-feet (97.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
02-19-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,177.5 feet, which is 5.6 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 43,714 acer-feet (89.3%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
02-12-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,171.9 feet, which is 11.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 38,647 acer-feet (78.9%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
02-05-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,168.4 feet, which is 14.6 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 35,617 acer-feet (72.7%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
01-29-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,165.7 feet, which is 17.3 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 33,348 acer-feet (68.1%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
01-22-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,160.8 feet, which is 22.2 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 29,387 acer-feet (60.0%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
01-15-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,154.4 feet, which is 28.6 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 24,500 acer-feet (50.0%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
01-08-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,151.9 feet, which is 31.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 22,683 acer-feet (46.3%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
01-01-2024
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,150.9 feet, which is 32.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 21,970 acer-feet (44.9%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
12-25-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,150.6 feet, which is 32.4 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 21,758 acer-feet (44.4%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
12-18-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,150.4 feet, which is 32.6 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 21,617 acer-feet (44.1%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
12-11-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,150.4 feet, which is 32.6 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 21,617 acer-feet (44.1%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
11-27-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,150.6 feet, which is 32.4 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 21,758 acer-feet (44.4%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
11-20-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,150.7 feet, which is 32.3 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 21,829 acer-feet (44.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
11-13-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,150.7 feet, which is 32.3 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 21,829 acer-feet (44.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
11-06-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,150.90 feet, which is 32.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 21,970 acer-feet (44.9%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
10-30-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,152.0 feet, which is 31.0 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 22,755 acer-feet (46.5%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
10-27-2023
2023 Irrigation Season Update
As of October 27, 2023 BVID has decided to end the 2023 Irrigation Season on Monday, November 6, 2023 (or possibly sooner if rain falls before then). This will hopefully give everyone enough time to fill their tanks and ponds over the next two weekends. Please take the next week or so to fill your tanks, and in the meantime, let’s hope for more rain to fill the reservoir!
10-26-2023
Board Meeting Canceled
The BVID Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM has been CANCELLED. We apologize for the inconvenience.
10-23-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,153.1 feet, which is 29.9 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 23,549 acer-feet (48.1%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
10-16-2023
Sicard Flat Ditch End of Season
BVID is planning to shut the Sicard Ditch off for the season on 10/23/2023 to facilitate the installation of roughly 7000 feet of pipe before winter. Please start making the necessary preparations by filling ponds, tanks, etc.
The Sicard Flat Ditch service area includes those on or near: Too Handy Lane, Valhalla Way, Highway 20 between Hammond Grove and Sicard Flat Road, Sandstone Lane, Eschman Lane, Fred Circle, Long Bar Lane, Byron Way, Stacey Anne Drive, Sicard Flat Road, Potts Trail, Frontier Trail, and Scott Forbes Road.
10-16-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,154.3 feet, which is 28.7 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 24,426 acer-feet (49.9%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
10-13-2023
Temporary Water Outage
The Sicard Flat Pipeline tie in will continue into Friday morning (10/13/2023). Water is expected to be turned back on by mid-morning and water service should be restored to everyone this evening. We apologize for any inconvenience. Areas affected include: Sicard Ditch, Valley Of The Eagles, Monument Trail, Too Handy Way.
10-11-2023
Temporary Water Outage
Crews are preparing for another tie in on the Sicard Pipeline project. Water service will be interrupted late Wednesday afternoon (10/11/2023) into Thursday (10/12/2023). Areas affected include: Sicard Ditch, Valley Of The Eagles, Monument Trail, Too Handy Way.
BVID is planning to shut the Sicard Ditch off for the season on 10/23/2023 to facilitate the installation of roughly 7000 feet of pipe before winter.
10-09-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,155.5 feet, which is 27.5 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 25,317 acer-feet (51.7%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
10-02-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,156.8 feet, which is 26.2 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 26,294 acer-feet (53.7%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
09-25-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,158.1 feet, which is 24.9 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 27,285 acer-feet (55.7%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
09-21-2023
Temporary Water Outage
The Hill Road Pipeline will be offline today to repair a mainline break. We apologize for the inconvenience and BVID staff is working to get the pipeline up and running as soon as possible.
09-18-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,159.4feet, which is 23.6 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 28,290 acer-feet (57.8%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
09-14-2023
Temporary Water Outage
Temporary water outage tomorrow (9/15/2023) Affecting customers on the Sicard Ditch, Too Handy, Valley Of The Eagles, and Monument Trail.
As part of the Sicard Pipeline project, crews will be connecting another 2000' of pipe to the system. Water is anticipated to be off early in the morning for about 4hrs. Customers will most likely feel the effects of the outage late in the afternoon and full service will be restored late Friday night.
09-11-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,160.6 feet, which is 22.4 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 29,229 acer-feet (59.7%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
09-04-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,161.9 feet, which is 21.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 30,259 acer-feet (61.8%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water. Click here to view
08-23-2023
Pipeline Repair
The Hill Road Pipeline will be offline again today to repair a broken air vent. We apologize for the inconvenience and BVID staff is working to get the pipeline up and running as soon as possible.
08-21-2023
Pipeline Repair
Notice to customers on Hill Road and surrounding areas. BVID has a planned outage for a mainline valve replacement scheduled for Tuesday August 22nd. Water will be shut off late Monday night and should be turned back on early Tuesday afternoon.
08-21-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,165.0 feet, which is 18.0 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 32,770 acer-feet (66.9%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
Click here to view
08-14-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,166.7 feet, which is 16.3 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 34,181 acer-feet (69.8%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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08-11-2023
Pipeline Repair
Today, customers on the Peoria Pipeline will be without water until late afternoon (8/11/2023) due to a mainline failure.
This outage will impact customers along Peoria Road, Bald Mountain Road, Country Trail and Peoria Ridge Subdivision.
08-08-2023
Pipeline Repair
Due to repair, a temporary outage will impact customers on the McDrip Pipeline, in the vicinity of Loma Rica Road, Douglas Way, Lone Tree Way, Cross Star Trail, and Pony Express. Water is expected to be turned back on in this area Wednesday morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.
08-07-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,168.2 feet, which is 14.8 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 35,447 acer-feet (72.4%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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07-31-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,169.8 feet, which is 13.2 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 36,816 acer-feet (75.2%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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07-25-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,171.5 feet, which is 11.5 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 38,296 acer-feet (78.2%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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07-17-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,173.1feet, which is 9.9 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 37,709 acer-feet (81.1%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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07-10-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1,174.7 feet, which is 8.3 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 41,146 acer-feet (84.0%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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07-05-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1176.3 feet, which is 6.7 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 42,605 acer-feet (87.0%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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06-26-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1177.6 feet, which is 5.4 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 43,807 acer-feet (91.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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06-19-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1178.7 feet, which is 4.3 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 44,836 acer-feet (91.6%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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06-16-2023
2023 Outage
Due to yesterdays fire off of Scott Grant Road, customers will be without water while BVID repairs damage to the mainline. Water service should return late this afternoon.
06-12-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1189.6 feet, which is 3.4 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 45,687 acer-feet (93.3%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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06-05-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1180.5 feet, which is 2.5 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 46,544 acre-feet (95.1%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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05-29-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1181.2 feet, which is 1.8 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 47,216 acre-feet (96.4%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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05-22-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1182.1 feet, which is 0.9 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 48,087 acre-feet (98.2%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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05-15-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1182.9 feet, which is 0.1 feet below spill. The amount of storage is 48,867 acre-feet (99.8%) with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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05-09-2023
2023 Irrigation Season - Update
This coming Thursday May 11th. BVID is conducting its annual inspection of Virginia Ranch Dam at Collins Lake. DSOD (Division of Safety of Dams) is requiring a functionality test of the main outlet valve that controls water into the district. Water flow will be interrupted for about 1 hour.
05-08-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1183.0 feet (at spill). The amount of storage is 48,965 acre-feet with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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05-01-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1183.0 feet (at spill). The amount of storage is 48,965 acre-feet with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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04-25-2023
Irrigation Start Update
BVID started water into the system on Monday the 24th, we are all excited to get water but, please remember it takes several days to get the system balanced out properly to get water distributed around the district.
We have also had several mailnine breaks that have appeared during startup. the folowing areas are affected.
Loma Rica west of the Lions Club, and past Foothill School
Bevan Rd. and Praire Creek Ln.
The upper parts of Redhill Rd. (above the block building)
Bonaza and Marcia pumps should be on no later than Thursday.
All areas should have water by the weekend.
Thank you for your patience,
04-24-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1183.0 feet (at spill). The amount of storage is 48,965 acre-feet with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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04-17-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is at an elevation of 1182.9 feet (0.1) feet below spill). The amount of storage is 48,867 acre-feet with maximum capacity of 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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04-14-2023
2023 Irrigation Season - Update
BVID plans to begin the irrigation season during the week of April 24, 2023. Depending on where you live, customers may start to see water in some areas as soon as Wednesday April, 26 2023, and as late as the following Monday, May 1, 2023.
Collins Lake continues to be at 100% of capacity, and we are in great shape for a full season.
We ask that everyone continue their best efforts and remain mindful toward efficient use. Please do not allow your ponds to spill or allow water to leave your property.
04-10-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.15 feet (0.15) feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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04-07-2023
Season Update
Several customers have inquired about the start of the irrigation season.
Generally BVID starts the irrigation season mid April, but it is always weather driven. Meteorologists are still forecasting wet weather in the coming weeks which will push our start date further out. when the weather patterns change to a dry forecast, BVID will post the start date when set.
04-03-2023
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.19 feet (0.19) feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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03-27-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.25 feet (0.25 feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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03-20-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.85 feet (0.85 feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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03-13-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1184.1 feet (1.1 feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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03-06-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.20 feet (0.20 feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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02-13-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.19 feet (0.19 feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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02-06-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.26 feet (0.26 feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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01-30-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.22 feet (0.22 feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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01-23-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.26 feet (0.26 feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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01-16-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake is spilling and is at an elevation of 1183.7 feet (0.7 feet above spill). The amount of storage is at its maximum, 48,965 acre-feet of usable water.
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01-09-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,166.7 feet, which amounts to 34,181 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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01-02-23
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,157.4 feet, which amounts to 26,750 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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12-26-22
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,138.9 feet, which amounts to 14,240 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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12-19-22
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,138.1 feet, which amounts to 13,760 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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12-12-22
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,136.1 feet, which amounts to 12,740 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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12-05-22
Collins Lake Monday Update
Monday morning, the lake elevation was 1,132.6 feet, which amounts to 10,720 acre-feet of usable water remaining in the lake.
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