// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Host County | Pueblo County CO |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Pueblo Dam on the Arkansas River provides critical water supply for southeastern Colorado and flood control for Pueblo the second largest city in Colorado. A major flood in 1921 killed 100 people downstream before the dam was built. The dam protects over 100,000 people in the Pueblo metro area.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Pueblo CO with 111,000 residents is immediately downstream. A dam failure would be catastrophic for the city and downstream Arkansas River communities.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Colorado Route 96, US-50. Pueblo County Emergency Management maintains detailed dam failure evacuation plans for the city.