A dam in southern Minnesota is currently facing an “imminent failure condition” as a result of heavy rains causing major flooding in the Upper Midwest. The Rapidan Dam near Mankato, Minnesota, owned by Blue Earth County, is under close monitoring by local authorities.
Blue Earth County government issued a warning through a Facebook post, alerting downstream residents and regulatory agencies about the potential risk posed by the dam. The county reported that the dam is currently in a critical state, with concerns about a possible total failure.
