Authorities have said the Rapidan Dam is in 'immediate failure condition' following major flooding and rain across the state in recent days.
Homes are in danger of being washed away after a partial dam failure in Minnesota.Authorities said on Monday that the Rapidan Dam is in 'immediate failure condition' following major flooding and rain across the state in recent days.Videos posted on X, formerly Twitter, show one house next to the dam perched over collapsing ground, washed away by the flood water.
''We do not know if it will totally fail of it it will remain in place, however we determined it was necessary to advise downstream residents and the correct regulatory agencies and other local agencies,' it said.The National Weather Service issued a warning that flooding was expected downstream of the dam along Blue Earth River, Le Suer Rive, and Minneopa Creek. It said people in low lying areas should move to higher ground immediately.
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