Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-F Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-F is a local government-owned earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the NE DNR.
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Summary
Completed in 1972, this dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction with a storage capacity of 594 acre-feet. It stands at a height of 33 feet with a structural height of 37 feet, spanning 990 feet in length across TR-BEAR CREEK.
With its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2020, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-F provides essential flood protection for the surrounding area. The dam has a drainage area of 1.4 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 742 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam remains a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its continued functionality and safety. Its location in BEATRICE, Nebraska, highlights its importance in safeguarding the community from potential flood events, showcasing the vital role it plays in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
990 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
42 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
1.4 |
Nid Storage |
594 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-F