Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a farm pond on V. L. Colorigh’s farm. Looking south to north across a large dam and pond measuring 21,657 cubic yards, 24 surface acres and 250 acres of drainage area. It was completed in January, 1954 and as of June 1956 had never used the spillway. This pond is used for livestock water and recreation. Soil Conservation Service technicians assisted with the layout of this pond. OK-276-6.
Date: April 20, 1956
Creator: Robertson, Dan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History