Grand River Dam Authority
The Grand River Dam Authority is Oklahoma’s largest public power electric utility, fully funded by revenues from electric and water sales instead of taxes. GRDA is also a steward of the waters of the Grand and Illinois Rivers in Oklahoma and manages over 70,000 surface acres of premier Oklahoma lake waters, as well as miles and miles of the Scenic Illinois River.
Each day, GRDA strives to be an “Oklahoma agency of excellence” by focusing on its “5E” mission.
The GRDA story begin in April 1935 when the agency was created to be a “conservation and reclamation district” for the waters of the Grand River, tasked with building dams along the river for the purposes of hydroelectric generation and flood control. GRDA responded to that task by constructing Pensacola Dam in the late 1930s.
GRDA's Mission
We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.
GRDA Board Meetings
GRDA is governed by a seven-member board of directors comprised of representatives from each GRDA customer class – municipals, electric cooperatives and industrials – as well as the GRDA lakes area. Senate confirmation is not required.
Memberships
GRDA is a proud member of the Southwest Power Pool, the American Public Power Association, the Large Public Power Council, the Oklahoma Municipal Alliance, the National Hydropower Association, The Energy Authority, as well as the North American Transmission Forum.
