// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Host County | Flathead County MT |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Hungry Horse Dam on the South Fork Flathead River is one of the largest concrete arch dams in the US at 564 feet. It sits in a seismically active region near Glacier National Park. A failure would send water into the Flathead River system threatening Kalispell and Flathead Lake.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Kalispell MT with 24,000 residents and Flathead Lake communities face serious flooding risk. The Flathead River valley is densely developed relative to its flood capacity.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-2, Montana Route 486. Flathead County Emergency Management coordinates with Bureau of Reclamation for dam emergency response.