GRDA Issuing E. coli advisory for areas of Grand, Hudson lakes and Illinois River
Due to elevated levels of E. coli, resulting from recent heavy rains and water flows, the Grand River Dam Authority is issuing an advisory for several areas of the waters under its control. On Friday, May 23, water samples collected from the following lake and Illinois River areas confirmed the presence of high levels of […]
GRDA Police shares information, safety tips about carbon monoxide and “station wagon” effect
With Memorial Day Weekend and the summer boating season rapidly approaching, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is once again sharing information about carbon monoxide (CO), the “station wagon” effect and the possible dangers it can present to boaters. The station wagon effect can occur when fumes from a boat’s exhaust travel back into […]
GRDA Police offer safe boating, floating reminders ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Looking forward to Memorial Day Weekend and the busy summer boating and floating season on the water? If so, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind you of some important information that can help promote a safe time on the water. “We know thousands of people are planning to visit our waters […]
GRDA Police: Safety reminders for boating on elevated lake levels
With recent heavy rains across Oklahoma and in the Grand River watersheds, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is sharing some important safety tips for those who will be visiting Grand Lake and Lake Hudson in the coming days. Although lakes are expected to return to more normal elevations soon, these are important tips […]
Owasso’s Fuller joins GRDA Board
Nicki Fuller (Owasso), general manager and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC), has joined the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) Board of Directors. Fuller replaces outgoing Director Chris Meyers (Edmond) as the board’s electric cooperative representative. Fuller has served as OAEC GM/CEO since April 1st, following Meyers, who retired […]
GRDA recognizes outgoing board director
Chris Meyers, a 15-year member of the Grand River Dam Authority Board of Directors, was recognized by GRDA for his years of service during the board’s April 9 meeting in Chouteau. Meyers concluded his term on the board in March, when he retired from his position as the general manager of the Oklahoma Association of […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 10:45 AM on Tuesday, April 29: Grand Lake elevation was 744.69 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one (1) east spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 166 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 13,673 […]
Update on Lake Hudson elevations
Following heavy rains in both the Arkansas River and Grand River Watersheds in recent days, the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) is again reminding the public that lake elevations on both Grand and Hudson lakes are above normal. Lake Hudson is expected to crest at an elevation of 633 feet later this week. It will […]
GRDA notifying public of potential for elevated lake levels at Grand, Hudson
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) is monitoring the potential for elevated lake levels at Grand Lake and Lake Hudson in response to National Weather Service forecasts predicting heavy rainfall in the Arkansas River System over the next several days. Grand Lake and Lake Hudson are part of the Greater Arkansas River flood control system. […]
GRDA to temporarily raise level of Lake Hudson
For three-day observation period …. In order to monitor improvements made to the Robert S. Kerr Dam spillway in 2024, the Grand River Dam Authority is making the public aware of a planned exercise to temporarily raise the elevation of Lake Hudson. The plan calls for the lake to be brought to an elevation of […]