26 Nov 2019

Snow removal at Gavins Point Crest Road may cause closures during significant weather events

In the event of significant snow accumulation during the upcoming winter months, the Omaha District would like to announce that Gavins Point Crest Road may be subject to closures during snow events.

6 Nov 2019

Spillway Road at Gavins Point down to one lane Nov. 8

The Spillway Road portion of Gavins Point Dam will be open to-one lane traffic only Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.

1 Nov 2019

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center closed for tile installation but will be open through winter.

The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center, near Yankton, SD, will be closed from Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7 for the installation of new tile in the restrooms. The center, which is located on Nebraska Highway 121 near the Gavins Point Dam, will reopen on Friday, November 8.

26 Sep 2019

Hazardous conditions exist below Gavins Point Dam for anglers during paddlefish season

Hazardous conditions will exist below Gavins Point Dam for anglers during paddlefish season With paddlefish snagging season set to begin Oct. 1, anglers are cautioned that hazardous conditions will exist on the Missouri River below Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, SD due to high releases

23 May 2019

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center will be closed Tuesday, May 28

The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center, near Yankton, South Dakota, will be closed on Tuesday, May 28, to remove a portion of an interior wall that sustained water damage.

22 Mar 2019

Extensive flood damage prompts closure of Audubon Bend

The Audubon Bend area near Wynot, Nebraska will be closed until further notice due to extensive flood damage.

22 Mar 2019

Construction delayed at Gavins Point powerplant will keep Crest Road open

Scheduled construction at Gavins Point powerplant near Yankton, SD is being postponed to keep the road across the dam, known as Crest Road, open pending decisions and repairs of the Nebraska Highway 121 bridge near Highway 81.

8 Mar 2019

Crest Road closed due to winter storm warning this weekend

Crest Road crossing Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota will close at 8 p.m. Friday, March 8 through 5 p.m. Sunday, March 10 due to the winter storm warning scheduled for this area over the weekend.

25 Feb 2019

Public input requested for future of Duck Blind Program at Lewis & Clark Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Gavins Point Project is requesting public input for the existing Permanent Duck Blind Program at Lewis & Clark Lake.

15 Nov 2018

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center closes for the season on November 16

The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center near Yankton, SD will close for the winter season effective Friday, November 16 at 4:00 P.M. The center will reopen in February 2019.