Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-D Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-D is a significant earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1972.


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Summary

This dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction on TR-Cedar Creek and is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. With a dam height of 31 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, it has a storage capacity of 510 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 18 acres.

The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential and is in fair condition as of the last inspection in April 2019. It is inspected every three years, with the emergency action plan status and risk assessment information currently unavailable. Operated by local government authorities, the Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-D dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region, contributing to the overall resilience of the community against extreme weather events linked to climate change.

Situated in the Omaha District, the dam's location in Blue Springs underscores its strategic importance in protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies and stakeholders in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in Nebraska.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

1071

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-CEDAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

1.7

Nid Storage

510

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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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.