GRDA, Skiatook crews head to Florida to help restore power

As Hurricane Ian slowly approaches the state of Florida, powerline maintenance crews from the Grand River Dam Authority and the City of Skiatook are also headed that way. With the hurricane expected to make landfall on Wednesday, these crews, representing Oklahoma’s public power team, will be staged to move in immediately after the storm, to […]

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 an application for a dock which if approved shall extend 132 feet across a cove.         Applicant:             Donald & Toni Wuchterl Location:               Woodard Hollow Lake Address:      […]

Safety tips for a new season

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Maybe the weather is not fully cooperating just yet, but the calendar makes it official this week: fall has arrived. So as one season gives way to the next and fall returns for a visit, it is also a great time to revisit […]

Special Board Meeting October 20, 2022

The Special board meeting will be held on Thursday October 20th at 9:00 a.m. at Southwest Power Pool, 201 Worthen Drive Little Rock, AR; and Hilton Garden INN West Rock Hotel, 10914 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR. Special Meeting Agenda Approved Minutes

Tulsa’s Sublett is new GRDA Board Chair

Charles Sublett (Tulsa) will lead the Grand River Dam Authority Board of Directors as chairman over the next 12 months. Sublett began his tenure at the board’s September 7 meeting in Langley and succeeds outgoing Chairman Dwayne Elam (Wagoner). Michael Westbrock (Tulsa) will serve as chair-elect during that period. Sublett was appointed to the GRDA […]

Construction work to temporarily close passage area beneath Bernice Bridge

The ongoing construction of the new Highway 85A bridge over the Horse Creek arm of Grand Lake in Bernice has progressed to a point where temporary restrictions will be put in place to accommodate the next phase of work. According to GRDA Police, contractors have been able to complete much of the new bridge pier […]

2022 September Board Meeting

The September board meeting will be held on Wednesday the 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center Langley, Oklahoma Proposed Agenda Final Agenda Approved Minutes

Boat safe, smart, and sober during Labor Day outings

With the Labor Day holiday right around the corner, many people are planning to spend the long weekend on the water. For those heading to the scenic Illinois River, Grand Lake or Lake Hudson, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is sharing some important safety tips that can help promote safe outings. While visitors are encouraged […]