Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B is a local government-owned earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1966. The dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Bear Creek, with a height of 32 feet and a length of 746 feet. It has a storage capacity of 484 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres, with a drainage area of 1.3 square miles.

Managed by the NE DNR, the dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections, with its condition assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in May 2020. Classified with a low hazard potential, the dam has a structural height of 36 feet and a hydraulic height of 32 feet. Despite not having a spillway type specified, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 656 cubic feet per second, providing vital flood protection to the surrounding area.

With a solid foundation in soil and core structure made of stone, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk mitigation in the region. Its location in BEATRICE, Nebraska, highlights its importance in safeguarding the community against potential water-related disasters, showcasing the collaborative effort between local government and federal agencies in ensuring water resource management and climate resilience.