As major flooding rampages through southern Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, one dam is facing potential failure and collapse.

The Rapidan Dam was built in the early 1900s near Mankato, Minnesota, and its failure could threaten homes and local businesses. The dam is capable of generating 6 million watts of hydroelectric power and is owned by Blue Earth County. 

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