5. Gavins Point Dam


Yankton, South Dakota


Gavins Point Dam is located 4 miles west of Yankton, South Dakota on Highway 52 or 13 miles north of Crofton, Nebraska on Highway 121.

Tours are available of the damsite’s powerplant and are given typically during the summer months. Please refer to the their website or call (402) 667-2537 for additional information.


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Page Specific Links:

US Army Corps of Engineers - Gavins Point
Lewis & Clark Voyage of Rediscovery describing the area around the dam site.


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