Rapidan Dam

The Rapidan Dam is a concrete gravity dam located on the Blue Earth River in Rapidan Township, near Rapidan, Minnesota in the United States. The dam was constructed for Hydroelectric Power Generation from 1908 to 1910. The dam and reservoir are owned by Blue Earth County, and the power plant and dam are operated by North American Hydro under an agreement with the county.[1] The dam is located just southwest of Mankato, Minnesota.

Rapidan Dam
Blue Earth River below Rapidan Dam
Location of Rapidan Dam in Minnesota
CountryUnited States
LocationBlue Earth County, Minnesota
Coordinates44.092727°N 94.108662°W / 44.092727; -94.108662
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Construction began1908 (1908)
Opening date1910 (1910)
Owner(s)Blue Earth County Government
Dam and spillways
Type of damConcrete Gravity
ImpoundsBlue Earth River
Height87 ft (27 m)
Length475 ft (145 m)
Spillways5 steel tainter gaits and 2 timber gates
Reservoir
CreatesRapidan Lake
Catchment area2,430 sq mi (6,300 km2)
Surface area318 acres (129 ha)

Blue Earth County operates the Rapidan Dam Park & Campground on the west embankment of the dam for camping, hiking, river access, and recreational activities.[2]

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