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
Please take notice that The Grand River Dam Authority has received an application for a private breakwater requiring directional bearing. Such directional bearing relates to an application for a breakwater which if approved shall extend 142.71 feet across a cove. Applicant: Margaret & Ron Oglesby Location: Gray’s Village Lake Address: 449801 E 357 […]
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 […]
Notice to the Public
Please take notice that The Grand River Dam Authority has received an application for a private dock and breakwater requiring directional bearing. Such directional bearing relates to an application for a dock and breakwater which if approved shall extend 149 feet across a cove. Applicant:Kenton Levings – ITB Lake LLC Location: The Points Lake Address: 36035 […]
Notice to the Public
Please take notice that The Grand River Dam Authority has received an application for a breakwater requiring directional bearing. Such directional bearing relates to an application for a breakwater which if approved shall extend 148 feet across a cove. Applicant: Douglas Self Location: The Points Lake Address: 35997 Sycamore Road, Afton, OK Legal Description: Township 23N, Range […]
Notice to the Public
Please take notice that The Grand River Dam Authority has received an application for a private dock requiring directional bearing. Such directional bearing relates to a dock application for a private dock which if approved shall extend 128 feet across a cove. Applicant: Spruce Properties – Julie Witcraft Location:Sawmill Hollow Point Lake Address: 35222 S […]
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 […]