Infrastructure tested as floods push Rapidan Dam to brink of failure – Experts warn of nationwide risks
Mankato, Minnesota experienced near-record floods this week, pushing the Rapidan Dam to its limits. The deluge of water, a result of exceptionally heavy rainfall, wreaked havoc on the century-old structure, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure not equipped for extreme weather events. The dam, already weakened by previous floods, faced the threat of collapse, raising concerns about potential downstream damage in the event of failure. Residents of downstream Mankato feared the worst, anticipating a massive surge …