Bear - Pierce - Cedar 5-A Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 5-A is a local government-owned earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1976.
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Summary
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 1163 feet, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 5-A has a storage capacity of 1710 acre-feet and can handle a maximum discharge of 3864 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, this dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity. While deemed to have a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2018 was satisfactory. Although no emergency action plan is listed, the dam is subject to regular inspections every three years to monitor its safety and functionality. With a drainage area of 3.1 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 5-A plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Situated on TR-Pierce Creek and within the jurisdiction of the Omaha District, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 5-A stands as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the area. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam's primary purpose is to protect the local community from potential flooding events. With its satisfactory condition assessment and regular inspections, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 5-A remains a key component in the overall water resource management strategy of Gage County, Nebraska.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1163 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PIERCE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
34 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
3.1 |
Nid Storage |
1710 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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 5-A