| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 038 - Disclosure - Note 6 - Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation - Annual Maturities of Long-term Debt Outstanding (Details) (http://www.cadizinc.com/20161231/role/statement-note-6-longterm-debt-and-lease-obligation-annual-maturities-of-longterm-debt-outstanding-details) |
| Table | Statement [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000727273 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Scenario [Axis] | Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] |
| Statement [Line Items] | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2016-12-31 | |
2017 | |
2018 | |
2019 | |
2020 | |
2021+ | |
Total Debt Outstanding | 125,403,000 |