Rapidan Dam
The Rapidan Dam is a concrete gravity dam located on the Blue Earth River in Rapidan Township southwest of Mankato, Minnesota, in the United States. The dam was constructed from 1908 to 1910 to generate hydroelectric power.
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- Dam
- …lies at an elevation of 869 feet (265 metres)
- …is operated by Blue Earth County
- …stands 89 feet (27 metres) tall
- Description: dam in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Skyline and Lake Crystal.
Skyline
Village
Skyline is a city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States.
5 miles northeast of Rapidan Dam
Lake Crystal
Village
Lake Crystal is a city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States, established in 1869.
6 miles west of Rapidan Dam
Rapidan Dam
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Latitude
44.09267° or 44° 5′ 34″ north
Longitude
-94.1083° or 94° 6′ 30″ west
Open location code
86P73VVR+3M
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Localities in the Area
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