Earlier this week, authorities said the Rapidan Dam near Mankato faced an "imminent threat" of collapse, but later they said an abutment had partially failed. The river swelled after an onslaught ...

The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota suffered a partial failure on Monday, June 24. The white house on the edge of the Blue Earth River has since fallen into the river.

Two former workers of the Rapidan Dam with 23 years of combined experience say last month's partial failure was not just an Act of God, insisting instead that the breach could have been prevented.

RAPIDAN — Authorities say the Rapidan Dam, under intense pressure from days of torrential rain and collected debris, is in "imminent failure condition." ...

Earlier this week, authorities said the Rapidan Dam near Mankato faced an “imminent threat” of collapse but later said an abutment had partially failed. The river swelled after an onslaught of ...

RAPIDAN TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Flooding on the Blue Earth River caused an abutment of the Rapidan Dam to partially fail on Monday morning, and it remains in "imminent failure condition.". On Tuesday ...

Heavy rains cause high water levels at the Rapidan Dam near Mankato, Minnesota, Monday, June 24, 2024. Officials say the dam is threatened with “imminent failure.” (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave) ...

Construction of the Rapidan dam was finished in 1910 and is described by the county as a hollow concrete dam, founded on sandstone bedrock in a steep, U-shaped valley. The dam is approximately 475 ...

Wednesday, June 26 update. Officials say they are now concerned about a nearby bridge after erosion has worsened near Rapidan Dam following a partial failure this week.. Blue Earth County leaders ...

Here’s what to know about its flooding and partial failure . June 25, 2024 at 4:32 pm Updated June ... authorities said the Rapidan Dam near Mankato faced an “imminent threat” of collapse ...