22 Dec 2020

Lake Yankton water level to be drawn down

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the immediate draw down of the water level by one foot in Lake Yankton, located downstream of Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota.

30 Nov 2020

Crest Road closed Tuesday, Dec. 1 for maintenance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gavins Point Dam announced that the road that crosses the dam near Yankton, S.D., also known as Crest Road, will be closed Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for maintenance. People are asked to take alternate routes during the closure.

25 Nov 2020

Portion of spillway parking area closed during fiber optic replacement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District has announced that a portion of the parking area on the north side of the Gavins Point Dam spillway, near Yankton, S.D., will be closed beginning Monday, Nov. 30. Vehicles and pedestrians will be prohibited in the area during the closure.

18 Sep 2020

Crest Road closed Monday and Tuesday

YANKTON, S.D. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday that Crest Road will be closed Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for bridge inspections; motorists should plan on taking alternate routes during the closure.

21 Jul 2020

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center opens with modifications

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at Gavins Point Project will open Tuesday to visitors daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

8 Jul 2020

No thru traffic on Crest Road July 9

The spillway and powerplant road across Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota, will be closed from 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, for maintenance. This will prohibit thru traffic on the road that crosses Gavins Point Dam, also known as Crest Road. People are asked to take alternate routes during the closure.

9 Jun 2020

No through traffic on Crest Road Wednesday

The spillway and powerplant roadway at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota, will be closed Wedensday from 8 a.m. to noon for maintenance. This will prohibit through traffic on the road that crosses Gavins Point Dam, also known as the Crest Road.

18 May 2020

Crest Road across Gavins Point spillway closed Tuesday May 19

The spillway and intake deck on the Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota will be closed from 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, May 19. This will prohibit through traffic on the road that crosses Gavins Point Dam, also known as the Crest Road.

1 May 2020

Crest Road closing Tuesday

The road that crosses Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota, also known as Crest Road, will be closed Tuesday, May 5 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for road maintenance. People are asked to plan on taking alternate routes during the closure.

26 Mar 2020

Road across Gavins Point Dam temporarily closing March 31

Crest Road crossing Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota, will close for an extended period to allow contractors to re-seal the monolith (expansion) joints in the powerhouse. The road will close at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, and will be closed for approximately four weeks.