Tirey Lake

WILLIS BAYOU -OS· Humphreys, Mississippi· Built 1978· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tirey Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam Length7,920 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage450 acre-ft
Normal Storage450 acre-ft
Max Discharge14 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDMS00474

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HENRY TIREY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tirey Lake?

Tirey Lake 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 Tirey Lake?

Tirey Lake is owned by HENRY TIREY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tirey Lake built?

Tirey Lake was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Tirey Lake?

Tirey Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Tirey Lake?

Tirey Lake has a dam height of 8 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.