This function allows users to query IDWR database. The functions are set up for Inquiry only and user has no modification privileges. The relevant elements of a water right or claim can be access through this system.
This function will clear the entered elements of a search only.
This function runs a query of IDWR database information. For each selected search item the display screen will show the claim number, all names and owner codes, stage, priority date, tributary, total diversion (this will be total diversion rate if greater than zero, otherwise it will be total diversion volume), and all water use codes with the short description of use
will show the entire claim/water right.
will show all scanned in water right or claim documents.
will show all splits and root water right or claim numbers.
Hydrologic Boundaries set by Idaho Department of Water Resources (2 character numberic). See map. Selection must be contained in the Dropdown Basin Table or an error message will be displayed. Basins 01, 02, and 03 designate water is drawn directly from the Snake River.
Enter a starting right number. If the starting right number is blank, the query will start at the beginning of the entered basin. Queries will continue until the last right number in the basin or until processing is interrupted.
Sequence
up to 5 characters, which must be numeric. Leading zeros are not required
Split Suffix up to 3 alpha characters
Claimant Any person or organization that diverts water for beneficial use from a location in Idaho (Water Right) or the Snake River Basin (Claim) boundaries. This includes streams, springs, lakes, ground water, developed water, waste water, or any other source of water.
Last Name
40 character AlphaNumericFirst Name
Can be left blank or use just first initial. If name is spelled incorrectly, may limit inquiry and find no results. Example: If "Michael" is used and claimant is listed as "Mike" you will receive the remark "NO RESULTS FOUND".Organization
Company Names, DBA, and Trusts. Use no punctuation. You may have to run several searches such as: JR Simplot,Simplot, JR Simplot...
Government Agency Abbreviations may be used, i.e., BLM Bureau of Land Management
USFS Forest Service
IDWR - Idaho Dept. of Water Resources
IDFG Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game
Enter the purpose for which the water is being used.
USE:
Short Description
Long Description
IRR
IRRIGATION
IRR S
IRRIGATION STORAGE
IRR FS
IRRIGATION FROM STORAGE
STOCK
STOCKWATER
STOC S
STOCKWATER STORAGE
STO FS
STOCKWATER FROM STORAGE
INDUST
INDUSTRIAL
IND S
INDUSTRIAL STORAGE
IND FS
INDUSTRIAL FROM STORAGE
COMMER
COMMERCIAL
COM S
COMMERCIAL STORAGE
COM FS
COMMERCIAL FROM STORAGE
MINING
MINING
MIN S
MINING STORAGE
MIN FS
MINING FROM STORAGE
WILDLF
WILDLIFE
WILD S
WILDLIFE STORAGE
WLD FS
WILDLIFE FROM STORAGE
FISH
FISH PROPAGATION
FIS S
FISH PROP. STORAGE
FIS FS
FISH PROP. FROM STORAGE
HEAT
HEATING
HEA S
HEATING STORAGE
HEA FS
HEATING FROM STORAGE
COOL
COOLING
COO S
COOLING STORAGE
COO FS
COOLING FROM STORAGE
POWER
POWER
POW S
POWER STORAGE
POW FS
POWER FROM STORAGE
WAQ
WATER QUAL. IMPROVEMENT
WAQ S
WATER QUAL. IMPR. STOR.
WAQ FS
WTR QUAL IMPR FROM STOR
MIF
MINIMUM INSTREAM FLOW
MIF S
MIN. INSTREAM FLOW STOR
MIF FS
MIN. INS. FLOW FROM STOR
GWR
GROUNDWATER RECHARGE
GWR S
GW RECHARGE STORAGE
GWR FS
GW RECHARGE FROM STORAGE
MUNI
MUNICIPAL
MUN S
MUNICIPAL STORAGE
MUN FS
MUNICIPAL FROM STORAGE
DOMEST
DOMESTIC
DOM S
DOMESTIC STORAGE
DOM FS
DOMESTIC FROM STORAGE
REC
RECREATION
REC S
RECREATION STORAGE
REC FS
RECREATION FROM STORAGE
FIRE
FIRE PROTECTION
FIR S
FIRE PROTECTION STORAGE
FIR FS
FIRE PROTECT. FROM STORAGE
AES
AESTHETIC
AES S
AESTHETIC STORAGE
AES FS
AESTHETIC FROM STORAGE
DIV S
DIVERSION TO STORAGE
LAKELM
LAKE LEVEL MAINTENANCE
FLD S
FLOOD CONTROL STORAGE
AQ HAB
AQUATIC HABITAT
FISHAB
FISH HABITAT
WILDRV
WILD AND SCENIC RIVER
AVGFLOW
AVERAGE ANNUAL FLOW
BNKFLO
BANKFUL FLOW
BASFLO
BASE FLOW
CHN MN
CHANNEL MAINTENANCE
RIP MN
RIPARIAN MAINTENANCE
100 YR
100 YEAR FLOOD FLOW
MULT
MULTIPLE USE
F H ST
FISH HABITAT STORAGE
F H FS
FISH HABITAT FROM STORAGE
STK IS
STOCKWATER
STKSIS
STOCKWATER STORAGE
STKFSI
STOCKWATER FROM STORAGE
STK NI
STOCKWATER
STKSNI
STOCKWATER STORAGE
STKFSN
STOCKWATER FROM STORAGE
DOM IS
DOMESTIC
DOMSIS
DOMESTIC STORAGE
DOMFSI
DOMESTIC FROM STORAGE
DOM NI
DOMESTIC
DOMSNI
DOMESTIC STORAGE
DOMFSN
DOMESTIC FROM STORAGE
FISHIS
FISH PROPAGATION
FISHNI
FISH PROPAGATION
DIVSNI
DIVERSION TO STORAGE
IRRSNI
IRRIGATION STORAGE
IRRSIS
IRRIGATION STORAGE
MSF
MINIMUM STREAM FLOW
MSF S
MIN. STREAM FLOW STORAGE
MSF FS
MIN. STR. FLOW FROM STOR.
SEE RK
SEE REMARKS
BASIS:
Stage Code
Description
A
APPLICATION
C
STATUTE
D
DECREED
F
RESERVED
J
BENEFICIAL USE
L
LICENSE
M
MORATORIUM
N
POSTED NOTICE
P
PERMIT
S
STATUTORY CLAIM
W
WATER SUPPLY BANK
X
EMERGENCY TRANSFERS
STATUS:
Status Code
Description
A
ABANDONED
B
ABAN/FORFEIT
C
CANCELLED
D
DENIED
F
FORFEITED
H
RPT BUT W/D W/O PREJ
I
DISALLOWED
L
LAPSED
N
NOT CLAIMED
R
RELINQUISHED
U
W/D PREJUDICE
V
VOIDED RECEIPT
W
WITHDRAWN
X
REJECTED
Z
SEE REMARKS
POD POINT OF DIVERSION
where the source of the water is diverted.the actual land legal description where the water is put to beneficial use.POU PLACE OF USE

Enter the township 3 characters AlphaNumberic Valid values are 01N through 65N or 01S through 17S.
Enter the range 3 characters Alpha Numeric Valid values are 01E through 46E or 01W through 07W.
Enter the Section 2-digit numeric Valid values are 01 through 36.
Enter the tract 4 character alphabetic Used in pairs. Characters 1 and 3 must be either , N, or S. Characters 2 and 4 must be , E, or W. When entering a value to be searched on, the search will also be conducted on the following associated sets: If you entered NENE, then the search criteria is NENE, __NE, and ____; if you enter __NE, then the search criteria is __NE and ____.
Government Lot (Lot) 2-digit numeric maximum. This is not a lot as described in a subdivision, but will be listed on a legal description as Govt Lot on a warranty deed or county tax assessment.