9 Jan 2017

Training Dike boat ramp closed immediately

The Training Dike Boat Ramp, on the north side of the Missouri River just below Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, SD, will be closed effective immediately until further notice for repair and maintenance.

30 Sep 2016

Gavins Point Visitor Center Closed Oct 1, 2

The Lewis and Clark Center, located atop Calumet Bluff, just downstream from the Gavins Point power plant, will be closed Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2.

23 Sep 2016

Invasive Tree Removal to take place below Gavins Point Dam

Beginning Monday Sept. 26 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gavins Point Project, will conduct noxious tree removal via a licensed contractor around Lake Yankton, located below Gavins Point Dam. Some areas and trails around Lake Yankton may be temporarily closed for visitor safety. The public is asked to obey all signs, avoid closed areas and to keep away from equipment and workers during this time.

15 Sep 2016

Cottonwood Campground closes for season Oct. 17

Cottonwood Campground, on the north side of the Missouri River just below Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, SD, will close for the season on Monday, October 17 and will remain closed until April 20, 2017.

12 Sep 2016

Gavins Point Dam road closed Tuesday, Sept. 13

Crest Road, the road that crosses the Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, SD, will be closed from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 to conduct maintenance at the power plant. The public is asked to plan on an alternate route of travel during this time.

22 Aug 2016

Gavins Point Dam crest road closure changed to August 23-26

Crest Road, the road that crosses the Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, SD, will be closed from 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 through 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 to repave the roadway. This closure will include nighttime hours. The public is asked to plan on an alternate route of travel during this time.

15 Aug 2016

Gavins Point power plant tours cancelled Aug. 19 - Sept. 2

Tours of the Gavins Point power plant will not be offered from Friday, Aug. 19 through Friday, Sept. 2. Tours will resume in time for Labor Day weekend.

10 Aug 2016

Gavins Point Dam crest road to close next week

Crest Road, the road that crosses the Gavins Point Dam will be closed August 15-24 for repaving. Traffic will be allowed across the dam via the toe road and ramp road August 15-22. All roads across the dam will be closed to traffic August 23 and 24.

28 Jul 2016

Hunters reminded of tree stand requirements at the Gavins Point Project

Hunters are reminded of tree stand requirements on U. S. Army Corps of Engineers lands, located in Yankton and Clay counties in South Dakota and Knox and Cedar counties in Nebraska. Portable tree stands are permitted, and may remain on project lands from August 15 through February 15 each year.

26 Jul 2016

Gavins Point Dam road closed July 27-28

Crest Road, the road that crosses the Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, S.D., will be closed from 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016 through 4 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016. This closure will include nighttime hours. The public is asked to plan on an alternate route of travel during this time.