Rapidan

Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyBlue Earth
Nearest CityMankato
River/StreamBlue Earth
Coordinates44.09300, -94.10800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height73 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length414 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,320 acre-ft
Max Storage8,320 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,320 acre-ft
Surface Area415 acres
Drainage Area2,430 sq mi
Max Discharge51,700 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection05/23/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00512
Federal IDMN00512
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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