Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-C Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-C is a local government-owned earth dam in Gage, Nebraska, designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1970, this dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a structural height of 34 feet, with a length of 753 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.

Located on TR-BEAR CREEK, this dam has a low hazard potential and is in fair condition according to the latest inspection in June 2020. The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources regulates and permits this dam, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards. With a drainage area of 0.8 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-C plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Maintaining this dam is essential for mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. With its stone core and soil foundation, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-C represents a vital piece of infrastructure in the Omaha District, demonstrating the importance of proper dam management for ensuring water resource sustainability in Nebraska.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

753

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-BEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

0.8

Nid Storage

325

Structural Height

34

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.