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GRAND RIVER DAM AUTH/CHOUTEAU COAL FIRED COMPLEX
Quick Summary
- •Released 71,215 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3 MILES EAST OF CHOUTEAU ON HIGHWAY 412
CHOUTEAU, OK 74337
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- MAYES County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 9 · last Oct 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 7, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000598489
How This Compares
#35
of 314 TRI reporters in OK
#287
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
5
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-76% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 471,590 | — |
| 2016 | 258,866 | -45% |
| 2017 | 71,215 | -72% |
| 2018 | 91,777 | +29% |
| 2020 | 13,299 | — |
| 2021 | 426,486 | +3107% |
| 2022 | 414,623 | -3% |
| 2023 | 148,974 | -64% |
| 2024 | 112,664 | -24% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 112,061 | 11 | — | 112,050 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 561 | 12 | 38 | 511 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 42 | 4 | — | 38 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 141,203 | 13 | — | 141,190 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,793 | 195 | — | 6,598 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 686 | 14 | 38 | 634 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 249 | 249 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 43 | 4 | — | 39 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 393,099 | 42 | — | 393,057 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 19,109 | 354 | — | 18,755 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,858 | 24 | 38 | 1,796 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 442 | 442 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 115 | 7 | — | 108 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 404,407 | 42 | — | 404,365 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 19,624 | 372 | — | 19,252 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,908 | 26 | 38 | 1,844 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 429 | 429 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 118 | 7 | — | 111 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 13,192 | 3 | — | 13,189 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 103 | 2 | 38 | 63 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 90,976 | 16 | — | 90,960 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 469 | 9 | 38 | 422 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 169 | 169 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 163 | 138 | — | 25 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 69,241 | 31 | — | 69,210 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,396 | 1,396 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 353 | 11 | 38 | 304 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 225 | 206 | — | 19 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 198,160 | 122 | — | 198,038 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,023 | 23,023 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 9,665 | 655 | — | 9,010 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 7,727 | 325 | — | 7,402 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 7,267 | 72 | 76 | 7,119 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,666 | 6,666 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,186 | 48 | — | 5,138 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 950 | 43 | 38 | 869 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 222 | 220 | — | 2 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 361,052 | 167 | — | 360,885 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 34,654 | 34,654 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 17,678 | 1,028 | — | 16,650 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 13,995 | 501 | — | 13,494 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 13,156 | 99 | 76 | 12,981 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,449 | 67 | — | 9,382 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7,916 | 7,916 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5,844 | 564 | 76 | 5,204 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5,812 | 549 | 76 | 5,187 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,709 | 69 | 38 | 1,602 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 325 | 226 | — | 99 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2022 | May 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2022 | May 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2020 | May 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2020 | May 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 24, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 24, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 18, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 20, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 18, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 21, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 21, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 21, 2016 | Nov 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 21, 2016 | Nov 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 21, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 27, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 16, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 10, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 10, 2008 | Dec 10, 2008 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 mg/L | 1.00 | +49% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 mg/L | 1.00 | +49% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.29 mg/L | 1.00 | +29% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.29 mg/L | 1.00 | +29% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.65 mg/L | 1.00 | +65% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +24% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,403.93 kg/d | 2,215.07 | +9% | May 2025 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.16 mg/L | 1.00 | +16% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 1.00 | +390% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.56 mg/L | 1.00 | +56% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved- 180 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,610.00 mg/L | 1,500.00 | +7% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved- 180 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 102,231.72 kg/d | 73,834.02 | +38% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,438.89 kg/d | 2,215.07 | +10% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +14% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,998.28 kg/d | 2,215.07 | +306% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 149.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +231% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +42% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +18% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +13% | May 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.63 mg/L | 1.00 | +63% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,297.24 kg/d | 2,215.07 | +4% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +23% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +26% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +68% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 171.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +242% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,165.29 kg/d | 2,215.07 | +43% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | May 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +420% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.30 mg/L | 45.00 | +10% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +420% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +29% | May 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.20 mg/L | 50.00 | +6% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.66 mg/L | 1.00 | +66% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.66 mg/L | 1.00 | +66% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 375.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +650% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.22 mg/L | 1.00 | +222% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 143.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +186% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.22 mg/L | 1.00 | +222% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.31 mg/L | 1.00 | +31% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.31 mg/L | 1.00 | +31% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +33% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +308% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.97 mg/L | 1.00 | +97% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.34 mg/L | 1.00 | +134% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.06 mg/L | 1.00 | +6% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 mg/L | 1.00 | +6% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 51.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +13% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.06 mg/L | 1.00 | +6% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602422976 · Feb 2, 2021
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-46000340-19-1 · Jan 2, 2020
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-I-46000340-18-1 · Jul 24, 2018
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-I-45000340-16-1 · Apr 21, 2016
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-I-46000340-08-1 · Aug 25, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2004-4543 · Oct 7, 2004
$500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-N00000961 · Mar 22, 2004
Judicial
· Case 06-1987-0217 · May 26, 1988
$10,000
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