// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Host County | Hill County TX |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 75 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Lake Whitney Dam on the Brazos River provides flood control for the Waco and Dallas-Fort Worth corridor. Harvey 2017 caused catastrophic Brazos River flooding demonstrating serious downstream risk.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Hill County with 36,000 residents and downstream McLennan County with 250,000 residents including Waco.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-77, TX Route 22, Brazos River. Hill County Emergency Management coordinates Brazos River flooding protocols.