GRDA issuing E. coli advisory for areas of Hudson Lake and the 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, June 20, water samples collected from Lake Hudson and the Illinois River areas confirmed the presence of high levels of […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 12:15 PM on Friday, June 20: Grand Lake elevation was 752.78 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one main spillway gate and one east spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 20,856 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six units were online at the Pensacola Dam […]
GRDA opens registration for fall controlled hunts
As it opens some of its Ottawa County property for controlled hunts this coming fall, the Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that the public can now 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. Starting June […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 12:45 PM on Monday, June 16: Grand Lake elevation was 750.37 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one main spillway gate and one east spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 4,977 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six units were online at the Pensacola Dam […]
Staying cool, saving energy
Rain has certainly been an issue for several weeks now, but with 90-degree temperatures in the forecast for the days ahead, many air conditioners and fans will soon be working extra hard. If that is the case in your household, the Grand River Dam Authority hopes you will consider these cooling and energy saving tips, […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 3 PM on Friday, June 13: Grand Lake elevation was 749.85 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one main spillway gate and three east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 13,667 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six units were online at the Pensacola Dam […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 1:45 PM on Wednesday, June 11: Grand Lake elevation was 750.36 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one main spillway gate and three east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 13,667 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six units were online at the Pensacola Dam […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 10:45 AM on Wednesday, June 11: Grand Lake elevation was 750.36 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one main spillway gate and three east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 13,667 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six units were online at the Pensacola Dam […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 8:45 AM on Wednesday, June 11: Grand Lake elevation was 750.36 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one main spillway gate and four east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 29,768 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six units were online at the Pensacola Dam […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 3:45 PM on Monday, June 9: Grand Lake elevation was 751.73 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, two main spillway gates and four east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 48,456 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six units were online at the Pensacola Dam […]