Bear - Pierce - Cedar 8-B is a local government-owned dam in Gage County, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the NE DNR. Completed in 1966, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Bear Creek. With a storage capacity of 402 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1 square mile, the dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in June 2020.

Located in Beatrice, Nebraska, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a structural height of 32 feet and a length of 859 feet, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 8-B offers protection to the surrounding community by managing water flow and reducing the potential for flooding events. As a vital component of the region's water resource management infrastructure, this dam underscores the importance of proactive measures in climate resilience and disaster risk reduction efforts.