Aerials show Minnesota dam on verge of collapse | ABS-CBN News

The Rapidan Dam, in south-central Minnesota, is in "imminent failure," according to the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office that has notified local residents of the possible danger. Aerials filmed on Monday (24 June) showed the dam on the verge of collapse. The dam, which is 91.6 miles southwest of Minneapolis (147.4 km), is at risk because of debris that has accumulated along the Blue Earth River after days of rising water levels. Authorities have not issued mandatory evacuation orders but some residents told The Mankota Free Press that the sheriff's office called them at 3 a.m. on Monday (June 24) to warn them of the rising water. The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office says they do not know if the dam will totally fail or hold up, but they have notified residents who live downstream of the dam and local regulatory agencies. The Sheriff's Office said they are aware of power outages and are monitoring several local bridges in case they need to be closed because of moving debris. -Report from Reuters