Rights-of-way and reliability …
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Energy Center. Summertime means mowing time for most of us across Oklahoma, and it is certainly no different for the Grand River Dam Authority. However, one thing that is different is the amount of ground to cover. With over 1,200 miles of rights-of-way (ROW) located […]
GRDA Reminder: Registration for controlled hunts closes July 31
The Grand River Dam Authority is reminding the public that the final date to register for controlled hunts on some of its property ends July 31, 2021. Earlier this summer, GRDA opened the online registration for the draw hunts on its property near the Neosho River in Ottawa County. Prospective hunters can access the online […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 1:30 PM on Wednesday, July 7: Grand Lake elevation was 744.93 feet. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,723 cfs of water through generation. Releases through floodgates and generation totaled 12,723 cfs. Inflows into Grand Lake totaled 11,766 cfs. Lake Hudson elevation was 620.28 feet. At the direction of […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 5 PM on Tuesday, July 6: Grand Lake elevation was 744.99 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one (1) main spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 626 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,718 […]
“A Grand Adventure” youth day camp returning to Grand Lake this month
The Grand River Dam Authority, along with Blue Thumb and the Oklahoma State University Extension Service are planning a “A Grand Adventure” later this month. The organizations are joining forces to again offer the popular lake and stream youth day camp for students ages 9 to 12. The event will take place on Friday, July […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 2:30 PM on Sunday, July 4: Grand Lake elevation was 746.35 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, two (2) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 13,976 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,934 […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At noon on Saturday, July 3: Grand Lake elevation was 747.14 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, four (4) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 33,162 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 13,141 cfs […]
Due to broken buoy line at dam, GRDA Police advising extra caution on Lake Hudson
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reporting that the cable which holds the warning buoys in place across the floodgate openings at Robert S. Kerr Dam (Lake Hudson) near Locust Grove broke loose on Friday morning, July 2. Due to this, it is critically important that any watercraft on Lake Hudson stay well […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 2 PM on Thursday, July 1: Grand Lake elevation was 747.31 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, five (5) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 49,050 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 13,314 […]
GRDA Police remind public of special July 4 holiday rules in place for Duck Creek
As organizers prepare for one of Oklahoma’s largest July 4 celebrations on Grand Lake, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reminding the public of some special rules in place to help facilitate the activities. Not only will Oklahoma’s largest fireworks show – the Duck Creek Fireworks Show – return to the lake on […]