Gavins Point Dam - Yankton Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Yankton |
| Nearest City | YANKTON |
| River/Stream | MISSOURI RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.85069, -97.46152 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 375,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 584,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Omaha District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |