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 […]

Initial Study Report Meeting

The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) will be holding the Initial Study Report (ISR) meeting for the Pensacola Project Relicensing Process as noted below: When: October 12-14, 2021 (Note: October 14th is a non-public meeting with the Cultural Resources Working Group Members Only) Time: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Held Virtually As a reminder, the […]

GRDA crews head to Louisiana to help restore power following Ida’s landfall

As Hurricane Ida bears down on the Gulf Coast, a crew from the Grand River Dam Authority is headed to Lafayette, Louisiana, to help repair any damage the storm may cause to that city’s electric system. The GRDA crew of 20 volunteers, including powerline maintenance and vegetation management personnel, mechanics and law enforcement, left Pryor […]

Lakes-area septic repair/replace program seeing

When an aging septic tank, located at a residence in Grand Lake’s Ketchum Cove, was replaced with a tie-in to the local municipal sewer system recently, it marked a milestone in an ongoing effort to improve the water quality in the Grand River Watershed. The owner of that property was the first to take advantage […]