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Minnesota's Rapidan Dam in 'imminent failure' after heavy flooding
Daily Mail ^ | 6/24/24 | Alex Hammer

Posted on 06/24/2024 3:35:32 PM PDT by Libloather

A dam in south central Minnesota failed Monday morning - leading to fears of flooding for at least 45,000 residents in the valley below.

Citizens in low-lying areas of the Minnesota River Valley have now been told to evacuate - as officials continue to monitor whether the Rapidan Dam will fully give in.

The 114-year-old dam on the Blue Earth River is about 90 miles southwest of Minneapolis. Aerial footage shows a house just a few feet away from the tributary being completely engulfed by the floodwaters.

It was later revealed an Xcel Energy substation located at the dam was actually washed away. It supplied power to some 600 customers, local law enforcement said.

Debris started accumulating there on Sunday following abnormally high levels of rainfall. It left the century old dam 'in imminent failure condition,' officials said.

By 10:36 am Monday, the river had eroded earth around the west side of the dam near the south side of Mankato to the point where water was sent cascading over the concrete, with accumulating flooding now putting the city of 45,140 at risk.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Local News; Outdoors; Weather
KEYWORDS: dam; flood; minnesota; rapidan
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Looks pretty bad.
1 posted on 06/24/2024 3:35:32 PM PDT by Libloather
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To: Libloather

Could have been saved if we didn’t send all that money to Ukraine.


2 posted on 06/24/2024 3:37:56 PM PDT by Dacula
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To: Libloather

Decaying infrastructure. Decaying borders. Decaying culture. Decaying morality. Sure seems like the death of an empire. But dammit, we’ve got a whole month dedicated to how people fornicate. That’s worth something, right?


3 posted on 06/24/2024 3:38:36 PM PDT by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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To: Libloather

As our infrastructure ages and is maintained by mouth-breathing DEI hires get used to more of these dam failures.


4 posted on 06/24/2024 3:38:59 PM PDT by wildcard_redneck (He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.)
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To: Dacula
Could have saved 100 dams if we didn't send that money to Ukraine.

5 posted on 06/24/2024 3:39:01 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
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To: rarestia

Yea, more decay.


6 posted on 06/24/2024 3:39:24 PM PDT by stevio (Fight until you die.)
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To: Libloather; FamiliarFace

FF: Is your friend in harm’s way?


7 posted on 06/24/2024 3:39:52 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: rarestia

Well said.


8 posted on 06/24/2024 3:40:36 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: Governor Dinwiddie
Could have saved 100 dams if we didn't send that money to Ukraine.

We're not spending that much on Ukraine. All of our money is going toward our entitlement programs.

9 posted on 06/24/2024 3:40:43 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: wildcard_redneck
The poster child for DEI hires is the Florida International University bridge collapse which killed six people. I don't want those people "designing" anything which could risk injury to life or limb.

10 posted on 06/24/2024 3:41:59 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
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To: rarestia
Decaying infrastructure. Decaying borders. Decaying culture. Decaying morality. Sure seems like the death of an empire. But dammit, we’ve got a whole month dedicated to how people fornicate. That’s worth something, right?

Exactly, add to that DEI and billions to Ukraine, etc.

11 posted on 06/24/2024 3:43:46 PM PDT by Reno89519 (I'll go out on a limb: Trump & Gabbard 2024)
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To: Libloather

Wow

Video Rapidan Dam just south of Manakto, MNImminent failure condition
https://rumble.com/v53imm9-rapidan-dam-just-south-of-manakto-mnimminent-failure-condition.html


12 posted on 06/24/2024 3:50:54 PM PDT by janetjanet998 (Legacy media including youtube are the enemy of the people and must die)
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To: Libloather

WTH?? Rip that dam out! So what if it destroys lives!!
It’s not natural! Remove the damn dam!


13 posted on 06/24/2024 3:53:27 PM PDT by AuntB (Trump is our Ben Franklin - Brilliant, Boisterous, Brave and ALL AMERICAN!)
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To: Libloather

More flooding and flash flooding in South Dakota, northern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota.

https://www.kimt.com/news/iowa/what-s-causing-the-devastating-flooding-in-the-midwest/article_c117ac5b-c18c-5fdd-bcaf-453e2e360a88.html


14 posted on 06/24/2024 3:55:06 PM PDT by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: Dacula

Minnesota had a 18 billion dollar surplus last session.

Democrats pissed it all away.


15 posted on 06/24/2024 3:55:58 PM PDT by cableguymn
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To: Libloather

Anyone ever see pictures of Chinese cities? The infrastructure is clean and modern.
We spent all this money on wars and foreign aid while neglecting our own people.


16 posted on 06/24/2024 4:01:34 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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To: Libloather

It was later revealed an Xcel Energy substation located at the dam was actually washed away. It supplied power to some 600 customers, local law enforcement said.


and a liberal will ask if the fish are ok................


17 posted on 06/24/2024 4:06:57 PM PDT by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: Libloather

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/what-is-the-history-of-the-rapidan-dam-in-southern-minnesota/

In March 2023, Blue Earth County began the Federal Energy Regulation Commission licensure exemption surrender process for the Rapidan Dam since the dam is no longer generating hydroelectricity.


18 posted on 06/24/2024 4:10:54 PM PDT by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: rarestia

All part of the plan.


19 posted on 06/24/2024 4:12:20 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: Libloather

Oh cryin’ won’t help you, prayin’ won’t do no good


20 posted on 06/24/2024 4:13:10 PM PDT by WeaslesRippedMyFlesh
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