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Jun 24, 2024 · At least two people are dead after severe storms and major flooding hit the Midwest, according to officials, and a dam in southern Minnesota built in the early 1900s is at risk of failing.
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The Rapidan Dam is a concrete gravity dam located on the Blue Earth River in Rapidan Township southwest of Mankato, Minnesota in the United States. The dam was constructed from 1908 to 1910 to generate hydroelectric power.
Jun 27, 2024 · What happened to Minnesota’s Rapidan Dam? Here’s what to know about its flooding and partial failure. A Minnesota dam was still standing Tuesday after floodwaters overcame parts of the structure and prompted officials to prepare for a potential collapse. Read More.
Aug 28, 2024 · A few miles outside Mankato, Minnesota, painted blue and white with a vintage Pepsi sign hanging out front, the Rapidan Dam store stood for more than 50 years. That’s how long Jenny Barnes and...
Jul 5, 2024 · Rapidan Dam’s partial failure sent an estimated 11.6 million cubic yards of sediment downstream. Experts are worried about its ecological impacts and say it could take years to fully understand...
The Rapidan Dam and nearby County Road 9 Bridge in Minnesota, which almost collapsed last month after heavy rain, will be torn down, officials said Tuesday.
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Jul 2, 2024 · Flooding has caused millions of dollars in damage to bridges, homes and roads across Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The dam captured attention after officials initially said it faced an “imminent threat” of collapse. The Rapidan Dam is over a century old, finished in 1910.
