GRDA recognized for exceptional electric reliability in 2020
For the second straight year, and the third time in four years, the Grand River Dam Authority has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. APPA helps electric utilities track power outage […]
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 85 feet across a cove. Applicant: Larry Duff Location: Ketchum Cove Lake Address: 35080 Cohea Lane, Afton, Ok […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 7 pm on Monday, March 22: Grand Lake elevation was 745.07 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one (1) main spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 7,892 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Five (5) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 11,348 […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 4 PM on Monday, March 22: Grand Lake elevation was 745.06 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, three (3) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 23,577 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Five (5) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 11,234 […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At noon on Sunday, March 21: Grand Lake elevation was 745.62 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, five (5) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 41,750 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Five (5) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 11,330 cfs […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At noon on Thursday, March 18: Grand Lake elevation was 746.62 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, six (6) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 55,104 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Five (5) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 11,440 cfs […]
GRDA to host Rush for Brush Workshop in April
The Grand River Dam Authority Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department is announcing that its next Rush for Brush workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, at Wolf Creek Park in Grove, beginning at 9AM. Due to limited materials available for this workshop, organizers anticipate 60 people will be able to attend. Registration is now open. […]
State agencies partner to help homeowners in Grand, Hudson Watershed
The Grand River Dam Authority is partnering with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to offer septic system repair or replacement assistance to homeowners in the Grand Lake and Lake Hudson watersheds. Monies will come from a program managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and the Conservation […]
GRDA Statement on Southwest Power Pool Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Declaration
GRDA was notified earlier this morning that the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) would be removing its Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) and downgrading to a conservative operations status. The entire SPP footprint will remain in conservative operations status until 10PM on Saturday, February 20. Under conservative operations, GRDA will continue to maintain a heightened sense of […]
GRDA Statement on Southwest Power Pool Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 1 Declaration
At 6:25PM, the Southwest Power Pool declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 1, meaning all available generation resources in its 14-state balancing authority area are committed to meet forecasted electricity demand. SPP had previously declared a period of conservative operations lasting until Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10:00 p.m. indicating that due to extreme weather, […]