Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 10 AM on Friday, March 24: Grand Lake elevation was 743.46 feet. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 13,635 cfs of water through generation. Releases through floodgates and generation totaled 13,635 cfs. Inflows into Grand Lake totaled 47,258 cfs. Lake Hudson elevation was 622.55 feet. At the direction of […]
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 70 feet across a cove, which measures 53 feet across from 745 feet mean sea level to 745 […]
GRDA Ecosystems Explorations annual report now available
The Grand River Dam Authority Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department’s 2022 annual review – Ecosystems Explorations – is now available, both online and in hard copy format. The publication highlights the department’s 2022 programs, projects, and research, as well as collaborative research efforts with university partners. GRDA established its ecosystems and watershed management department in […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND WAIVER REQUEST CEDAR COVE RESORT
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM at: Grand River Dam Authority Ecosystems & Education Center 420 E Highway 28 Langley, OK 74350 The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public comments regarding the addition of a 15-slip dock for Cedar Cove […]
GRDA, WFEC extend longstanding beneficial partnership through PPA
Two Oklahoma electric utilities that have partnered to help provide abundant electricity to rural communities and cooperatives for decades are extending that partnership for years to come. In January, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) and the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) announced that a power purchase agreement (PPA) between the entities, which first began 40 […]
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 114 feet across a cove, which measures 238 feet across from 745 feet mean sea level to 745 […]
Notice to the Public – 2023 Rulemaking
Please be advised GRDA is proposing changes to its administrative rules. See the attached documents for further information. Ch. 1 Ops and Procedures Ch 20 Acquisition Policy Chapter 35 Lake Rules Chapter 40 Scenic Rivers Rules NRI Chapter 1 NRI Chapter 20 NRI Chapter 35 NRI Chapter 40 Rule Impact Stmt Chapter 1 Rule Impact […]
GRDA honored with Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters Award
The Grand River Dam Authority’s Guard the Grand Watershed Conservation Program, established in 2021 to help improve the Grand River Watershed’s water quality through science, education, and outreach, is the 2022 recipient of the National Hydropower Association (NHA) Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters (OSAW) Award. GRDA received the award at NHA’s Clean Currents 2022 conference […]
GRDA offering training on stormwater construction inspections
The Grand River Dam Authority is offering a free training for contractors, municipal staff and anyone who has responsibility for inspecting and/or installing erosion and sediment control on construction sites. The training will be held on October 25, 2022, at the GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center in Langley from 9am – 3:30pm, with lunch provided. […]
GRDA, Skiatook crews head to Florida to help restore power
As Hurricane Ian slowly approaches the state of Florida, powerline maintenance crews from the Grand River Dam Authority and the City of Skiatook are also headed that way. With the hurricane expected to make landfall on Wednesday, these crews, representing Oklahoma’s public power team, will be staged to move in immediately after the storm, to […]