// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Host County | Mecklenburg County VA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 30 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
John H Kerr Dam also known as Buggs Island Dam creates one of the largest reservoirs in the eastern US. A failure would send catastrophic Roanoke River flooding through North Carolina and into Albemarle Sound.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Mecklenburg County VA with 33,000 residents and downstream North Carolina communities along the Roanoke River corridor.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-58, VA Route 4, Roanoke River. Mecklenburg County Virginia Emergency Management coordinates dam failure protocols.