// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | US Bureau of Reclamation |
| Host County | Calaveras County CA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 75 miles |
// Strategic Significance
New Melones Dam on the Stanislaus River holds 2.4 million acre-feet providing water supply flood control and hydroelectric power. A failure would send flood waters through Modesto and into the San Joaquin River system.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Calaveras County with 46,000 residents and downstream Stanislaus County with 550,000 residents.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
CA Route 49, CA Route 4, Stanislaus River. Calaveras County Emergency Management coordinates dam failure protocols.