American Rivers: Failing Dam in Minnesota Underscores Need for Improved Dam Safety
June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- American Rivers issued the following statement on June 24, 2024:
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The Rapidan Dam on the Blue Earth River near Mankato, Minnesota is failing, putting downstream communities at risk. Recent rainfall and high water levels in the river undermined the integrity of the dam, which was already in a state of disrepair.
Brian Graber, senior director for river restoration at American Rivers, made the following statement:
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The Rapidan Dam on the Blue Earth River near Mankato, Minnesota is failing, putting downstream communities at risk. Recent rainfall and high water levels in the river undermined the integrity of the dam, which was already in a state of disrepair.
Brian Graber, senior director for river restoration at American Rivers, made the following statement:
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