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Rapidan Dam

Rapidan, Italy

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. The dam and reservoir are owned by Blue Earth County, and the power plant an

d dam were operated by Eagle Creek Renewable Energy under an agreement with the county. Power was no longer generated at the dam due to damage from flooding in 2019 and 2020. Blue Earth County operates the Rapidan Dam Park & Campground on the west embankment of the dam for camping, hiking, river access, and recreational activities. The Rapidan Dam Cafe and Store, which operated on the west bank of the river until 2024, was known for their homemade pies.

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