Minnesota’s Rapidan dam is on the verge of collapse, prompting residents to request an emergency evacuation.
The Minnesota’s Rapidan Dam is one of the oldest constructions, constructed in 1910 as an energy source near Mankato, Minnesota.
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However, the structure’s condition has deteriorated due to almost a century of rapid floods, which caused severe damage, according to the Blue Earth County government website.
The Minnesota’s Rapidan Dam is likely to collapse as a result of the Blue Earth River’s recent floods.
The county sheriff issued a warning on Monday about the dam’s deteriorating condition, noting that the river has cut it from all sides and debris is imbedded in the water.
The dam, which is just outside of Mankato, is in poor shape, as officials have revealed on their government website.
They have also informed anyone who may be affected if the dam collapses.
The officials sent a message on Facebook, describing the unexpected situation in which they are unsure whether the dam will collapse or remain in place following the recent funds.
They went on to say that it was their responsibility to notify citizens living downstream, as well as the appropriate regulatory and local agencies, of the current conditions.
According to the notification, the dam is still intact, and there are no present plans for a mass evacuation.
A section of the river’s flow has been rerouted around the dam’s west side, and the water still flows.
Notifications have been made to surrounding residents, but no evacuation plans have been required as of yet.