Gavins Point Dam - Yankton Dam

South Dakota — Yankton County

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyYankton
Coordinates42.85069, -97.46152

Physical Characteristics

NID Height74 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length8,700 ft
NID Storage540,000 acre-ft
Max Storage540,000 acre-ft
Surface Area32,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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