Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A
Key Takeaway
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 79.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 838 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 618 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | NE01205 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A is owned by Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A built?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A last inspected?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 2-A was last inspected on March 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.