31 Jan 2017

Bald Eagle Days rescheduled for February 17-19

Bald Eagle Days, a free public event sponsored by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center near Yankton, SD, has been rescheduled to Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19.

27 Jan 2017

Crest Road closes due to snow drifts

Blowing snow drifts cause Crest Road to close immediately through noon Monday, January 30.

26 Jan 2017

Bald Eagle Days Cancelled

Bald Eagle Days cancelled for weekend January 27-29 at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center.

19 Jan 2017

Hunters reminded of tree stand removal deadline at the Gavins Point Project

Hunters who placed tree stands on U. S. Army Corps of Engineers lands at Gavins Point Project near Yankton, SD are reminded that stands must be removed no later than Wednesday, February 15. Stands not removed may result in impoundment or citations.

11 Jan 2017

Bald Eagle Days begins January 27

Bald Eagle Days comes to Gavins Point Lewis and Clark Visitor Center the last weekend in January.

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.