Rapidan Dam suffers partial failure, home in danger [Video]

MANKATO, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota has suffered a partial failure but remains intact as of Monday afternoon.

Officials say the failure was on the west abutment. The river flow is being diverted along the west side.

The good news is the partial failure may have taken the pressure off the dam, preventing a larger collapse.

No evacuations ordered

There are no plans for any mass evacuations, officials say. Anyone who is in immediate danger from the Rapidan Dam has been notified, the sheriff’s office said. Below is a view of the dam at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from FOX 9 reporter Rob Olson.

Monday morning, Gov. Tim Walz and state emergency response officials provided an update on the statewide flooding response and were asked about the situation at the Rapidan Dam.

“We are continuing to monitor the status of the dam with local officials,” said Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Kristi Rollwagen. …