The Beaver Camas Watershed (HUC 17040214) covers an area of 164 square miles in Idaho. It is a hydrologically diverse watershed that includes several tributaries, springs, and lakes. The snowpack in this area is critical for water supply, as it feeds into the reservoirs that provide agricultural water to the surrounding communities. The surface water in the watershed is also important for fish habitat, irrigation, and recreational activities. The Beaver Camas Reservoir is the main storage reservoir in the watershed and is used for irrigation and flood control. The reservoir is known to have high levels of phosphorus, which can lead to harmful algal blooms. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters, and is prone to droughts. In recent decades, the climate has been warming, leading to reduced snowpack and earlier snowmelt, which can affect water availability in the watershed.