Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B
Key Takeaway
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 73.9% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 746 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 656 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NE00973 |
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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Low Hazard 21 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B 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 6-B?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B 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 6-B built?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 6-B?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B 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 6-B?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B has a dam height of 32 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 6-B last inspected?
Bear - Pierce - Cedar 6-B was last inspected on May 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.