// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Host County | Park County WY |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Buffalo Bill Dam on the Shoshone River near Cody WY was one of the highest dams in the world when completed in 1910. It provides irrigation water for the Big Horn Basin and flood control for Cody. The dam sits in the seismically active Yellowstone region.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Cody WY with 10,000 residents is immediately downstream. The Big Horn Basin agricultural communities and Powell WY depend on Shoshone River water from this reservoir.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-14, US-16, Wyoming Route 120. Park County Emergency Management coordinates with Bureau of Reclamation. Yellowstone seismic activity is monitored for dam safety implications.