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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 43 <br />Park. A failure of Battle Creek Dam could also send sediment, debris, and pollutants into Pigs Eye Lake <br />and, eventually, into the Mississippi River, impacting water quality and aquatic life. <br />3.6.7.4 County and Community Operations <br />Of the dams located in Ramsey County, the Battle Creek dams (Battle Creek, Battle Creek Middle, and <br />Battle Creek Upper) are classified as High. These are located within the Battle Creek Regional Park which <br />should limit the impact to county and community operations if there is a failure. <br />3.6.8 CONSEQUENCE ASSESSMENT <br />Impact on the Public <br />• Loss of life and injury due to sudden flooding. <br />• Displacement of residents from inundated areas, leading to temporary or long-term evacuation. <br />• Contamination of water systems, leading to public health impacts. <br />• Disruption of daily life and access to essential services (e.g., healthcare, education). <br />Impact on Responders <br />• Increased risk and operational challenges to emergency responders due to rapid onset of <br />flooding and compromised access to affected areas, complicating rescue and relief efforts. <br />• Strain on emergency services, including search and rescue operations and medical response. <br />• Potential exposure to hazardous materials released during the flood. <br />Continuity of Operations <br />• Disruption of governmental and critical services (e.g., water treatment, power supply). <br />• Long-term impacts on the ability to resume normal operations. <br />Impact on Property, Facilities, and Infrastructure <br />• Destruction or severe damage to homes, businesses, and public buildings. <br />• Short- and long-term structural damage to affected infrastructure, requiring extensive repair or <br />rebuilding. <br />• Potential for cascading failures in other infrastructure (e.g., electrical grid, transportation <br />systems). <br />Impact on the Environment <br />• Extensive erosion and sedimentation, altering waterways and landscapes. <br />• Long-term damage to ecosystems, including loss of habitat and biodiversity. <br />• Contamination of soil and water, affecting agriculture and drinking water sources. <br />Impact on the Economy of the Jurisdiction <br />• Immediate and long-term economic losses due to damage to businesses and property.