- The Rapidan Dam is situated in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
- The river near the Rapidan Dam has begun to carve a new path, indicating a major change in the local hydrology.
The Rapidan Dam failed due to river flooding, leading to its removal under county oversight and FERC monitoring.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 13
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What happened
The Rapidan Dam failed due to river flooding, leading to its removal under county oversight and FERC monitoring.
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The Rapidan Dam failed due to flooding and is now being removed by the county.1 source
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Rapidan Dam
dam in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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