Resource Type

Civilian Conservation Corps

Photograph of a CCC camp on the western edge of Purcell, Oklahoma, with members engaged in woodworking. OK-6445.
Date: May 3, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Woodworking Shop at CCC Camp Purcell

Photograph of a woodworking shop at the CCC camp on the west edge.
Date: May 3, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Purcell, OK

Photograph of an aerial view, looking southwest, of Purcell, OK.
Date: May 10, 1939
Creator: Barnes Aerial Surveys
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Purcell, OK

Photograph of an aerial view, looking southwest, of Purcell, OK.
Date: May 10, 1939
Creator: Barnes Aerial Surveys
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0367.0101]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: May 4, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of Owl Creek Site No. 1 Detention Reservoir

Photograph of an aerial shot of Owl Creek Site No. 1 Detention Reservoir and the surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Owl Creek OK-SCD-13-Wa. Site No. 1. Detention Reservoir. This photo was taken when heavy rains of May 18 reached peak flow at this reservoir, which was empty before rain. Water filled permanent pool and rose 30 inches above lip of draw-down pipe. Flood land below would have flooded but for Detention Reservoir.”
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Owl Creek Detention Reservoir Site #2

Photograph of an aerial shot of Owl Creek Detention Reservoir site #2 and the surrounding area. A barn or miscellaneous building sits alone located at the center right background of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Ok-SCD-13-Wa.2. Site No. 2. Owl Creek Detention Reservoir. This photo was taken when heavy rains of May 18 reached peak flow at this reservoir which was empty before rain. The water reached one feet over lip. Farm land below would have flooded but for Detention Reservoir.”
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Owl Creek Detention Reservoir Site #2

Photograph of an aerial shot of Owl Creek Detention Reservoir site #2 and the surrounding area. A barn or miscellaneous building sits alone located at the center right background of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Ok-SCD-13-Wa.2. Site No. 2. Owl Creek Detention Reservoir. This photo was taken when heavy rains of May 18 reached peak flow at this reservoir which was empty before rain. The water reached one feet over lip. Farm land below would have flooded but for Detention Reservoir.”
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

15" Outlet Pipe Flowing Under Head as Shown on Debris Guard

Photograph of a "15" outlet pipe flowing under head as shown on debris guard."
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Corrugated Discharged Pipe on Owl Creek Site #5

Photograph of water discharge from a corrugated metal pipe extended from Owl Creek Site #5. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Owl Creek Site #5. Discharge from corrogated[sic] metal pipe operating at 35 c.f.s (7.2o over drop inlet weir or 21.41' total head). Discharge is into naturally formal still pool from above tail-water surface. Photo taken after flood of May 9-10."
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Corrugated Discharged Pipe on Owl Creek Site #5

Photograph of water discharge from a corrugated metal pipe extended from Owl Creek Site #5. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Owl Creek Site #5. Discharge from corrogated[sic] metal pipe operating at 35 c.f.s (7.2o over drop inlet weir or 21.41' total head). Discharge is into naturally formal still pool from above tail-water surface. Photo taken after flood of May 9-10."
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Damaged Spillway Near Owl Creek Site #5

Photograph of damage done to spillway near Owl Creek Site 5 post flood. A barbed wire fence surrounds the area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Minor damage to spillway after 1.8 ft. flow. Flood of May 9-10. Bermuda not a cover yet."
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Damaged Spillway Near Owl Creek Site #5

Photograph of damage done to spillway near Owl Creek Site 5 post flood. A barbed wire fence surrounds the area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Minor damage to spillway after 1.8 ft. flow. Flood of May 9-10. Bermuda not a cover yet."
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Reservoir

Photograph of detention reservoir; D.A - 490 acres. Permanent pool - 1.15" runoff with 10.0 acres surface. Flood pool - 4.56" runoff with 29.4 acres surface. Total storage 0 5.71" runoff from 490 acres. Flood pool (10' in depth) discharges through an 18" metal pipe at rate varying from 29 c.f.s. to 38 c.f.s. Both pools were empty but were filled during storm of May 9-10 and 1.0' depth.
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Reservoir Success

Photograph of this 30 acre field of corn was damaged only about 10% during the storm of May 9-10 when 15.5 inchs of rain fell. Without the detention reservoir shown in the background the field would have been a total loss. The reservoir held 5.7 inches of runoff. The normal release, through a 18" pipe, may beseen in the small drain at the right of the corn field.
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Drainage

Photograph of discharge from corregated metal pipe operating at 35 c.f.s. (7.2 ft. over drop inlet weir or 21.41 ft. total head). Photo taken May 13, 1950 after storm of May 9-10. Discharge is into naturally formed stilling pool from above tail water surface.
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbugh
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Drainage

Photograph of discharge from corregated metal pipe operating at 35 c.f.s. (7.2 ft. over drop inlet weir or 21.41 ft. total head). Photo taken May 13, 1950 after storm of May 9-10. Discharge is into naturally formed stilling pool from above tail water surf
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbugh
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Drainage

Photograph of 15" pipe outlet flowing under heas as shown on debris guard.
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Drainage

Photograph of discharge from corregated metal pipe operating at 35 c.f.s. (7.2 ft. over drop inlet weir or 21.41 ft. total head). Photo taken May 13, 1950 after storm of May 9-10. Discharge is into naturally formed stilling pool from above tail water surf
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbugh
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Outlet Pipe Flow

Photograph of 15" outlet pipe flowing under head as shown on debris guard.
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush, L. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Owl Creek After Rain

Photograph of Owl Creek Site #4 after rain of May 9-10. Debris guard arount 18" pipe. Notice highwater line along dam. Indicated a flow of 1. 8 feet through emergency spillway.
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush, L. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Owl Creek Site #4

Photograph of Owl Creek Site #4 after rain of May 9-10. Debris guard arount 18" pipe. Notice highwater line along dam. Indicated a flow of 1. 8 feet through emergency spillway.
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush, L. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Owl Creek Site #4 After May 9-10 Rainfall

Photograph of Owl Creek Site #4 and a debris guard surrounding 18-inch pipe after rains fell on Owl Creek Site #4 on May 9-10. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Owl Creek Site #4 after rain of May 9-10. Debris guard around 18" pipe. Notice high waterline along dam. Indicated a flow of 1.8 feet through emergency spillway."
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Owl Creek Site #5

Photograph of Owl Creek site #5. Discharge from corregated metal pipe operating at 35 c. f. s (7. 2 ft over drop inlet weir or 21. 41 ft. total hend). Photo taken May 13, 1950 after storm of May 9-10. Discharge is into naturally formed stilling pool from above tailwater surface.
Date: May 13, 1950
Creator: Terbush, L. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History