GRDA Police share special July 4 rules for Duck Creek
For many lake enthusiasts, the July 4th holiday marks the high point of the summer season on Oklahoma’s water playgrounds. The Grand River Dam Authority’s Grand and Hudson lakes are certainly no exception, as large crowds are expected to hit the water for boating, swimming, skiing, tubing, cruising or simply relaxing along the shore. With […]
GRDA Police offer safe boating, floating tips for July 4 holiday
As water enthusiasts across the region gear up for the July 4 holiday on Grand Lake, Lake Hudson and the scenic Illinois River, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to help them stay safe during their visit. Of course, boating, and floating, safe, smart, and sober is the best way to promote fun […]
2022 July Board Meeting
The July board meeting will be held on Wednesday the 13th at 10:00 a.m. at the GRDA Grand River Energy Center in Chouteau, Ok. Proposed Agenda Final Agenda Approved Minutes
GRDA’s summertime team
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Every summer they arrive at Grand River Dam Authority facilities, from several different backgrounds and several different hometowns. Some are familiar faces, some are brand new, but all become part of Team GRDA, at least for a few months. They mow the grass, […]
Heading to the water? Wear your life jacket.
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. With over 70,000 surface acres of Grand Lake and Hudson Lake waters and the scenic Illinois River under its control, the Grand River Dam Authority’s commitment to stewardship of Oklahoma’s natural resources and popular recreational areas is broad. Whether you are sailing on […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 3 pm on Thursday, June 9: Grand Lake elevation was 745.01 feet. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,725 cfs of water through generation. Releases through floodgates and generation totaled 12,725 cfs. Inflows into Grand Lake totaled 6,750 cfs. Lake Hudson elevation was 619.55 feet. At the direction […]
Cool and efficient in summer temps
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. As temperatures across Oklahoma start to approach the 90s on a more consistent basis, we know the hottest days of summer are likely just around the corner. That means all across the area, many air conditioners and fans will be putting in the […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At noon on Thursday, June 9: Grand Lake elevation was 745.05 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, four (4) east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 4,449 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,791 cfs […]
GRDA Police announce temporary closure of Wolf Creek
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is announcing that it will be closing portions of the Wolf Creek arm of Grand Lake, as well as the Wolf Creek boat ramp to help facilitate the 10th annual Thunder on Wolf Creek racing event, Friday June 10th through Sunday June 12th in Grove. Racing will take […]
GRDA’s Riverology 101 returning in July
Summer workshop for area teachers, environmental educators … registration period extended. The Grand River Dam Authority’s unique summer workshop for area teachers and environmental educators is set to return in 2022. The workshop – Riverology 101 – brings together a diverse group of water quality, water management, and conservation and education professionals for three full days of […]