Bear - Pierce - Cedar 5-B Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 5-B is a locally owned and regulated earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska.
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Summary
Built in 1976 and designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-Pierce Creek. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 1005 feet, it provides a storage capacity of 616 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres. Despite its age, the dam is considered to have a low hazard potential and is in fair condition as of the last inspection in June 2020.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 5-B is subject to state jurisdiction, regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. The dam's location in BEATRICE, Nebraska, within the Omaha District, falls under the oversight of the NE state agency. Its hydraulic height matches its structural height at 24 feet, with a drainage area of 1.4 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1070 cubic feet per second.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the engineering and operational details of Bear - Pierce - Cedar 5-B, including its stone core and soil foundation. With its important role in flood risk reduction in the region, the dam stands as a testament to effective water management practices. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, continuous monitoring and maintenance ensure that the dam remains a crucial component of the local water infrastructure for years to come.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
1005 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PIERCE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
1.4 |
Nid Storage |
616 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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-B