// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Host County | Braxton County WV |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Burnsville Dam on the Little Kanawha River provides flood control for Appalachian communities downstream. The June 2016 West Virginia floods killed 23 people demonstrating catastrophic flooding vulnerability.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Braxton County with 14,000 residents. The 2016 WV floods killed 23 people. The Little Kanawha River flows toward Charleston.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
WV Route 5, US-19, Little Kanawha River. Braxton County Emergency Management coordinates flooding protocols.