GRDA recognized for exceptional electric reliability
For the fourth year in a row – and the fifth time in six years – the Grand River Dam Authority has been recognized for exceptional electric reliability. In early April, GRDA learned that it was being recognized by the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its electric delivery to distribution customers in the MidAmerica […]
Notice: Kerr Dam area boat ramp to temporarily close
The Grand River Dam Authority is notifying the public that, due to an ongoing maintenance project in the area, the boat ramp located on the northwest side of Robert S. Kerr Dam will be closed until further notice. GRDA appreciates the public’s cooperation during this temporary ramp closure and will provide an update when the […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 12:30 pm on Monday, March 27: Grand Lake elevation was 746.00 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, two (2) main spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 17,334 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 13,644 […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 2 pm on Sunday, March 26: Grand Lake elevation was 746.51 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, two (2) main, one (1) east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 18,465 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 25: Grand Lake elevation was 745.96 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, two (2) east spillway gates were open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 3,568 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six (6) units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 13,350 […]
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 […]