Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-E Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-E is a local government-owned earth dam located in Gage, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
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Summary
Completed in 1976, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Bear Creek. With a structural height of 33 feet and a length of 747 feet, it has a maximum storage capacity of 561 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 13 acres.
This low-hazard dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with the last inspection conducted in June 2020. It has a drainage area of 1.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 717 cubic feet per second. The dam is equipped with outlet gates, but no spillway type or associated locks. Despite its age, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-E continues to effectively mitigate flood risks in the region and is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality for the community.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure that plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in Nebraska will find Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-E to be a significant structure. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction efforts in the area. The collaboration between local government, federal agencies, and state regulators highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resource management infrastructure like Bear - Pierce - Cedar 7-E.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
747 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
561 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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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-E