Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A is a local government-owned earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a storage capacity of 838 acre-feet. It spans a length of 1360 feet, with a drainage area of 2.1 square miles and a maximum discharge of 618 cubic feet per second. The dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and has a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016.
Situated on Bear Creek, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing flood risk in the area, with a structural height of 35 feet and a hydraulic height of 33 feet. Despite its age, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A has been well-maintained and meets regulatory standards for inspection, enforcement, and permitting. The dam has a history of providing effective flood protection to the surrounding community, with a normal storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. Its location in the Omaha District underscores its importance in safeguarding the local environment and residents from potential water-related disasters.
With its satisfactory condition assessment and low hazard potential, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A stands as a reliable and essential piece of infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Gage, Nebraska. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam continues to play a vital role in protecting the area from the impacts of extreme weather events and ensuring the safety of the community. As climate change intensifies, the significance of well-maintained water resource structures like Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A becomes increasingly apparent, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1360 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
2.1 |
Nid Storage |
838 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Turkey Creek Near De Witt
|
10cfs |
Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr
|
131cfs |
Salt Creek At Roca
|
5cfs |
Big Blue River Near Crete
|
95cfs |
Little Blue R At Hollenberg
|
70cfs |
Little Blue River Near Fairbury
|
230cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Area Campgrounds
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Chautauqua Municipal Park - Beatrice
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Riverside Park - Beatrice
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Rockford Lake State Rec Area
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Feits Memorial Park
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Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A