// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Host County | La Paz County AZ |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Parker Dam on the Colorado River creates Lake Havasu and is the deepest dam in the world with 235 feet below riverbed. It is the intake point for the Colorado River Aqueduct delivering water to Los Angeles and Southern California. A failure would devastate the water supply for 19 million people in Southern California.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Southern California with 19 million people depends on the Colorado River Aqueduct fed by Lake Havasu. Parker AZ and downstream Colorado River communities would face direct flooding risk.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Arizona Route 95, California Route 62. La Paz County AZ and San Bernardino County CA Emergency Management coordinate with Bureau of Reclamation.