Shoreline Management Plan Meeting Update
The Pensacola Project Shoreline Management Plan Public Input Meeting scheduled for tonight at 6PM at Shangri La Resort and Hotel will now be held virtually. Please email Jacklyn Jaggars at jacklyn.jaggars@grda.com for an invite if you wish to join. The meeting will start at 6PM.
GRDA Police offering free boater safety courses
To help prepare both new and experienced boat operators for upcoming summer days on the water, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is once again offering free boater safety courses on select Saturdays, March through June. GRDA has seven course dates available for those who need to complete boating certification, as well as those […]
Shoreline Management Plan Update
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) owns and operates the Pensacola Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 1494) and the Markham Ferry Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2183) which are located along the Grand River in Craig, Ottawa, Delaware, and Mayes, counties in northeastern Oklahoma. The Projects’ dams form reservoirs known as Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees (Grand […]
Notice to the Public – 2022 Rulemaking
Please be advised Grand River Dam Authority is proposing changes to its administrative rules. See the attached documents for further information. Proposed Administrative Rules Changes Ch 20 Acquisition Policy Ch 35 Lake Rules Ch 40 Scenic Rivers Rules Ch 45 Administrative Hearing Rules Revised Ch 40 Scenic Rivers Rules Assets Meeting Agenda 3-9-2022
GRDA Board approves 2022 budget
For the sixth straight year, the Grand River Dam Authority has approved a budget that includes no rate increases over the next 12 months. The GRDA Board of Directors approved the 2022 budget at its December 14 meeting in Tulsa. GRDA plans to keep base rates level by continuing to pursue greater efficiencies in all […]
GRDA confirms fire in generating unit
The Grand River Dam Authority can confirm tonight that a fire broke out earlier this evening on the exterior of its combined cycle natural gas generating unit (Unit 3) at the Grand River Energy Center, near Chouteau. The fire has since been contained and GRDA confirms that all personnel are accounted for and all are […]
GRDA receives national commendation for electric restoration efforts
The Grand River Dam Authority has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for providing mutual aid electric power restoration efforts to the Lafayette (Louisiana) Utilities System, as well as the Terrebonne Parish Utilities Department. In late August, GRDA sent 20 employees to assist these public power utilities in Louisiana, which suffered […]
GRDA announces temporary drawdown of Holway Reservoir
The Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that a temporary drawdown of the W.R. Holway Reservoir is set to begin on Monday, September 27. The reservoir, also known as Chimney Rock Reservoir, is part of GRDA’s Salina Pumped Storage Project (SPSP) hydroelectric facility, located along the Salina Creek arm of Lake Hudson. GRDA plans to […]
Wagoner’s Elam is new GRDA Chairman
Wagoner City Administrator Dwayne Elam will lead the Grand River Dam Authority Board of Directors as chairman over the next 12 months. He began his tenure when the GRDA Board held its September 16 meeting in Claremore. Elam succeeds outgoing Chairman Mike Lewandowski (Afton). Charles Sublett (Tulsa) will serve as chair-elect during that period. A […]
GRDA Police: Boat & float safe, smart, and sober during Labor Day Holiday
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind those heading to the lakes or river of some important information that can help promote a safe time on the water. Whether visiting GRDA’s Grand Lake, Lake Hudson, or the scenic Illinois River, it is important to remember that enjoyable outings always start with boating […]