Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C dam
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C is a crucial earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1978. This dam plays a significant role in flood risk reduction for the area, with a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 767 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is to mitigate the impact of potential flooding along TR-Cedar Creek, providing protection to the surrounding community in Blue Springs.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in May 2020. With a drainage area of 2.5 square miles and a maximum discharge of 366 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure ensuring the safety and welfare of the residents in the region. Its location, design, and operational features make it a vital asset in the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Despite its age, Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C continues to meet regulatory standards, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place. The dam's efficient design, stone core structure, and soil foundation contribute to its stability and functionality. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of infrastructure like Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C is essential in appreciating the intersection of engineering, environmental protection, and community safety in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 195 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Roca | 6 cfs | → |
| Big Blue River Near Crete | 226 cfs | → |
| Little Blue R At Hollenberg | 439 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Marysville | 3,280 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C.
Boat launches
- Bear Pierce Lake 2a
- Rockford Lake Sra
- Wolf - Wildcat
- Big Indian Recreation Area
- Arrowhead Wma
- Burchard Lake Wma
Track Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C
Where does the data for Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-C.