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Rapidan Dam in southern Minnesota experiences partial failure; no plans for mass evacuation
where it enters the Minnesota River. There are 21 cities in that watershed, of which Mankato and Fairmont are the largest. The National Inventory of Dams rated the Rapidan Dam in poor condition as ...
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Drone footage reveals unexpected changes in major river after dam failure: 'It looks like we're on the moon or something'
"The river just evolved." Drone footage reveals unexpected changes in major river after dam failure: 'It looks like we're on ...
Mankato Free Press28d
MSU, others looking at how river is changing after Rapidan Dam failure
In late June last year the Rapidan ... from Minnesota State University and other universities and state agencies are looking at how the river is altered as waters flow freely around the dam.
The Reporter13d
Rapidan dam failure opened up new research opportunities
The failure of the Rapidan Dam in June opened up new research opportunities for local geologists and researchers. Such opportunities are important in light of the increasing dangers presented by ...
MPR News25d
Drone surveys help scientists understand impact of Rapidan Dam ‘avulsive failure’
upstream from the Rapidan Dam. Lore said the DNR is also tracking fish movements in the Minnesota River to see if they’re finding new habitats and adapting to the new riverscape. It’s possible ...