// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Host County | Anderson County SC |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 30 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Hartwell Dam creates Lake Hartwell one of the largest reservoirs in the Southeast. A failure would cascade through downstream dams sending catastrophic Savannah River flooding toward Augusta Georgia.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Anderson County SC with 200,000 residents and downstream Augusta GA metro with 600,000 residents.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-29, SC Route 24, Savannah River. Anderson County Emergency Management coordinates dam failure protocols.