Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 12:30 PM on Thursday, July 9: Grand Lake elevation was 746.26 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one main spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 7,088 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 12,995 cfs of […]
Duck Creek boating rules remain in place for Sunday, July 5
Due to the rescheduling of the Duck Creek Fireworks Show to tonight (Sunday, July 5) the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is announcing that the special Duck Creek boating rules in place for the holiday will remain in place through the weekend. Those rules are as follows: On the actual day of the Duck […]
GRDA Police offer safe floating tips ahead of July 4 holiday
If your July 4 holiday weekend plans include spending some time on the scenic Illinois River, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is sharing some important tips you should keep in mind. As the weather is setting up for nicely for time spent on the water and large crowds are expected, GRDA Police say […]
GRDA sharing important lake condition information, special boating rules
Ahead of what is typically the busiest weekend on its lakes, the Grand River Dam Authority is sharing some important information for those who plan to visit Grand Lake or Lake Hudson for the July 4 holiday. On Wednesday, July 1, the GRDA Ecosystems & Watershed Management Department announced its most recent water sampling of […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 11:30 AM on Sunday, June 28: Grand Lake elevation was 749.66 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, two main spillway gates and one east gate were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 27,388 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, […]
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 […]
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 9th Annual Toes in the Grand Summer Festival and the Thunder on Wolf Creek Boat Races Thursday, June 11 through […]
GRDA opens registration for fall controlled hunts
As it opens some of its Ottawa County property for controlled hunts again this coming fall, the Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that the public can soon register for those hunts online. The registration period to apply for next season’s deer, waterfowl and turkey hunts will run from June 1 through July 31, 2026. […]
GRDA Police offer tips for river floaters ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind those heading to the scenic Illinois River for the Memorial Day holiday of some important information that can help promote a safe time on the water. “We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the Scenic Illinois River,” said GRDA Corporate Spokesperson Justin Alberty. “But […]
GRDA Offers Safe Boating Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
The countdown to Memorial Day Weekend is underway. Not only does the upcoming holiday weekend mark the traditional beginning of the summer boating season on Grand and Hudson lakes, but it is typically one of the busiest weekends on the water. As thousands of boaters and lake enthusiasts return to the lakes, the Grand River […]