// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Host County | Grayson County TX |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Denison Dam on the Red River creates Lake Texoma the 12th largest reservoir in the US by surface area. The dam provides flood control for the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area downstream. Lake Texoma straddles the Texas-Oklahoma border and is one of the most visited lakes in the US.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Sherman and Denison TX with combined 70,000 residents are adjacent. The Red River valley communities downstream and ultimately the Dallas-Fort Worth metro of 7 million people benefit from flood control.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-75, US-377. Grayson County Emergency Management coordinates with Army Corps and Oklahoma emergency management.