// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Host County | Lawrence County AL |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Wheeler Dam on the Tennessee River is one of TVA largest dams creating Wheeler Lake. It is part of the coordinated TVA dam system that eliminated catastrophic Tennessee River flooding. Wheeler Lake is immediately downstream from Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant creating a compound infrastructure risk.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Decatur AL with 54,000 residents is immediately downstream. Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant sits on Wheeler Reservoir creating unique compound emergency planning requirements.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-72, Alabama Route 101. Lawrence County Emergency Management coordinates TVA dam emergency response with nuclear plant officials.