Gavins Point Dam - Yankton Dam

South Dakota — Yankton County — MISSOURI RIVER

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyYankton
RiverMISSOURI RIVER
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 23, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District
Other NameLake Yankton

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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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