GRDA removing nesting area buffer zone below Pensacola
As one of the Grand Lake area’s newest eagles is ready to take flight, the area around its former nest will again be open to the public. On June 1, the Grand River Dam Authority will reopen the buffer zone around the eagle’s nest, located in the popular off-roading area below the Pensacola Dam spillway. […]
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
At noon on Friday, May 29: Grand Lake elevation was 748.72 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, three (3) main spillway gates and three (3) east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 43,116 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the […]
A home electrical safety check-up
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. May is recognized as National Electrical Safety Month by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). To help promote electrical safety during the month, the Grand River Dam Authority is passing along some important tips from ESFI. This week, in the final installment of […]
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 10 AM on Tuesday, May 26: Grand Lake elevation was 745.79 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, three (3) main spillway gates and three (3) east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 30,624 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at […]
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 11:30 AM on Sunday, May 24: Grand Lake elevation was 745.73 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, three (3) main spillway gates and three (3) east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 30,402 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at […]
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 5:30 PM on Saturday, May 23: Grand Lake elevation was 745.56 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, three (3) main spillway gates and three (3) east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 29,722 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at […]
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 6 PM on Friday, May 22: Grand Lake elevation was 745.22 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, two (2) main spillway gates and three (3) east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 20,498 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at […]
GRDA Police offer safety tips for river visitors
Headed out to the Illinois River for the Memorial Day holiday? If so, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind you to float safe, smart and sober while also practicing social distancing. GRDA officers will be on the river, to promote safe outings and enforce Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s current “Safer At […]
GRDA Police offer life jacket tips for Memorial Day boaters
As thousands are planning to return to the waters of Grand Lake, Lake Hudson and the Illinois River for the Memorial Day holiday, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reminding them to boat safe, smart and sober. While the waters do remain open, officers will be enforcing Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s current “Safer […]
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 11 AM on Wednesday, May 20: Grand Lake elevation was 745.71 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one (1) main spillway gate and one (1) east spillway gate were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 10,110 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at […]