Not to downplay the danger, but the NG guy was talking about preparations for if the whole dam should collapse. That could send flood water 180 miles south.
My uneducated opinion, based almost solely on information learned in this thread, is that total dam collapse is unlikely but possible.
My father grew up in Oroville and went to high school in Gridley. I would hate to see the area wiped off the map.
You’re probably right, but worst case is what they should be preparing for.
I hope they can contain that lake.
Praying.