Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-c
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-c is an earth dam located in Gage County, Nebraska, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-c
The primary purpose of Bear - Pierce - Cedar 9-c is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (local government). It impounds the Tr-cedar Creek near Blue Springs.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,267 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 767 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2020.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Nearest City | Blue Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr-cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.28625, -96.61896 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,267 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 767 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 767 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 366 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01608 |
| Federal ID | NE01608 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |