To deliver affordable and reliable electricity…

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. One of the interesting things about electricity is that it is the only real-time commodity bought and sold on the market. In most all cases, it is consumed as it is generated. Because of that, there is a delicate balancing act of supply […]

Notice to the Public

Please take notice that The Grand River Dam Authority has received an application for a private dock requiring directional bearing. Such directional bearing relates to a dock application for a private dock which if approved shall extend 83 feet across a cove. Applicant: Richard Bailes Location: Cayuga Resort Lake Address: 25960 S 664 Rd., Grove, […]

Floodwater Release Bulletin

At 3 PM on Thursday, July 22: Grand Lake elevation was 744.94 feet. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,709 cfs of water through generation. Releases through floodgates and generation totaled 12,709 cfs. Inflows into Grand Lake totaled 8,438 cfs. Lake Hudson elevation was 619.70 feet. At the direction of […]

Floodwater Release Bulletin

At 11AM on Wednesday, July 21: Grand Lake elevation was 745.38 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one (1) main spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 8,150 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,729 cfs […]

July is “Lakes Appreciation Month”

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Did you know that July is recognized as “Lakes Appreciation Month” by the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)? Each year, NALMS sets aside this month to celebrate the important roles lakes play in our everyday lives. Whether as a water supply, flood […]

Floodwater Release Bulletin

At 3PM on Tuesday, July 20: Grand Lake elevation was 745.58 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, three (3) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 24,951 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 13,022 cfs […]

2021 August Board Meeting

The August board meeting will be held on Thursday the 12th at 10:00 a.m. at the GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center. NOTE: THIS WILL BE AN IN-PERSON MEETING Proposed Agenda Final Agenda Approved Minutes

Floodwater Release Bulletin

At 1:30 PM on Sunday, July 18: Grand Lake elevation was 745.25 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, four (4) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 32,168 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,950 […]

Floodwater Release Bulletin

At 1PM on Saturday, July 17: Grand Lake elevation was 744.49 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, two (2) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 14,818 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,983 cfs […]

Floodwater Release Bulletin

At 5PM on Friday, July 16: Grand Lake elevation was 744.07 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, two (2) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 14,188 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,684 cfs […]