GRDA Statement on SPP Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 1 Declaration
The Grand River Dam Authority received notification from the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the Regional Transmission Operator, and host of the integrated energy market for a 17-state region, that SPP would be declaring an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 1, effective 5AM Monday, February 15. According to SPP, due to the effects of widespread and […]
Statement from GRDA President/CEO Dan Sullivan
No announcements or emergency declarations have been made that would require any reduction of electricity delivery to any GRDA customer at this time. GRDA is always mindful of maintaining grid stability and reliability. Out of an abundance of caution, GRDA reached out to its industrial and municipal customers in an effort to highlight the difficulties […]
GRDA bucket truck donation to aid linemen training program
A recent donation by the Grand River Dam Authority and Altec Inc., will soon enhance the education for future electric lineworkers. Recently, GRDA donated a surplus bucket truck, with equipment donated by Altec, to Northeast Tech for its Lineman Training Program on the Pryor campus. Set up for distribution line work, the truck has a […]
What’s Up with Your Dock?
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Although the calendar (and temperatures) still say wintertime, it is not too early to start thinking about summertime on the water. And, it is always a good time to ask: What’s up with your dock? It is a simple question, but one that […]
GRDA recognized for financial reporting excellence
For the 20th straight year, the Grand River Dam Authority is being recognized for excellence in financial reporting. In early February, GRDA learned that it would once again receive the “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” from the GFOA. GRDA is receiving the certificate for its 2019 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). According […]
2021 February Board Meeting
The February board meeting has been cancelled due to weather conditions.
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 9 AM on Thursday, February 4: Grand Lake elevation was 744.84 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one (1) east spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 89 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Five (5) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 11,090 […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 4:30 pm on Wednesday, February 3: Grand Lake elevation was 744.95 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, two (2) east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 276 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Five (5) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 11,127 […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At noon on Wednesday, February 3: Grand Lake elevation was 745.03 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, ten (10) east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 14,120 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Five (5) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 11,180 cfs […]
Did you know…
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Did you know the Grand River Dam Authority is second only to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) in jurisdiction over state water resources? It’s true, at no cost to Oklahoma tax payers, GRDA lakes also provide storage and water supply for 50 […]