Update on Horse Creek BGA bloom … GRDA continues monitoring

The Grand River Dam Authority is reporting that its most recent monitoring of a confirmed blue green algae (BGA) bloom in Grand Lake’s Horse Creek shows that, while the bloom has decreased in size, its toxin levels have increased. Due to that, GRDA continues to advise the public to use extra precaution in this area […]

GRDA confirms blue green algae bloom in Horse Creek arm of Grand Lake

The Grand River Dam Authority is reporting the presence of a blue green algae (BGA) bloom in the Horse Creek arm of Grand Lake. Water quality testing performed over the weekend by the GRDA Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department confirmed the bloom, extending from Fly Creek (which feeds into Horse Creek) and then out under […]

Thunder Races Close Part of Wolf Creek

The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department will be closing portions of the Wolf Creek arm of Grand Lake, as well as the Wolf Creek boat ramp during the 9th annual Thunder on Wolf Creek (June 11-13) racing event held by the Oklahoma Boat Racing Association (OBRA) Grove. Racing will take place on Friday, June […]

GRDA lifts restrictions around eagle nest

As a new eagle is taking flight near Pensacola Dam and Grand Lake, the buffer zone around its former nest is being reopened to the public. In late 2020, the Grand River Dam Authority announced that it was restricting public access to a large area around the nest, located below the dam’s main spillway, in […]

GRDA Offers Safe Boating Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

The countdown to Memorial Day Weekend is underway. Not only does the upcoming holiday weekend mark the traditional beginning of the summer boating season on Grand and Hudson, but it will also be one of the busiest weekends on the lakes. As thousands of boaters and lake enthusiasts return to the waters, the Grand River […]

GRDA Police offer floating tips for Memorial Day weekend visitors

The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind those heading to the scenic Illinois River for the Memorial Day holiday of some important information that can help promote a safe time on the water. Everyone is encouraged to come out and have a great time, but it is important to remember that enjoyable […]

Notice to the Public

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 238 feet across a cove. Applicant: Erin Birdsong Location: Holiday Shores Lake Address: 60824 E 254 Rd., Grove […]

GRDA Police Offering Free Boater Safety Courses

With the busy boating season fast approaching, many lake enthusiasts are already planning their outings on the waters of Grand and Hudson lakes. However, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reminding boaters, especially young boaters, of the need to take a boater safety education course. In fact, it is the law. In 2007, […]

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 116 feet across a cove. Applicant: Gary & Mary Wildman Location: Patricia Island Lake Address: 4999 Lighthouse Springs […]