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 […]
GRDA’s Rush for Brush coming in Fall 2025
The Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that its award-winning Rush for Brush workshops, typically held in spring, will take place in the fall this year. Facilitated by the GRDA Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department, the workshop is moving to the fall in order to ensure that enough materials are available for all participants. […]
GRDA to begin Salina Pumped Storage modernization work
After more than half a century of service, two of the hydroelectric pump-turbine units at the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) Salina Pumped Storage Project (SPSP) are scheduled for upgrades and modernization. Research associated with that work may also benefit other pumped storage projects across the United States. In October 2024, GRDA finalized an agreement […]
Pryor’s Crisp joins GRDA Board
Pryor’s Jared Crisp, general manager of the Pryor Municipal Utility Board (MUB) has joined the Grand River Dam Authority Board of Directors as the representative for the Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma (MESO). He officially joined the board at its February 12 meeting in Chouteau and replaces outgoing board member Dwayne Elam. Crisp was named […]
Bald Eagles back on the nest; GRDA eagle nest buffer zone below Pensacola Dam in effect
Langley – Pensacola Dam’s resident bald eagle pair is active again in 2025. Their nest, located in an area below the Pensacola Dam’s main spillway, has again prompted the Grand River Dam Authority to close access to the area surrounding that nest as it has done in previous years. “This has been a productive location […]
GRDA announces temporary drawdown of Holway Reservoir
In order to complete a maintenance project at its Salina Pumped Storage Project, the Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that an extended drawdown of the W.R. Holway Reservoir is underway. GRDA plans to lower the reservoir 43 feet below its normal maximum level to complete the project over the winter months. The drawdown should […]
GRDA crews responding to Hurricane Helene
While Hurricane Helene moved closer to the Florida coast on Wednesday morning (September 25), crews from the Grand River Dam Authority were on the way to provide mutual aid and emergency response support. As part of the American Public Power Association (APPA) nationwide mutual aid program, GRDA sent a crew of 20 employees to South […]
GRDA Police continue to stress boating, floating safety
As it looks back on an especially challenging summer of 2024, filled with multiple fatality accidents on the water, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department continues to stress and reinforce its boating and water safety message. Since May, the department has responded to nine incidents that resulted in the loss of life on the […]