Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of Wildhorse Creek Site # 126. Damage done to the concrete flume on WH-126 after a heavy rain of approximately 11 inches on Oct. 8, 1970. This flume is on the east side of the structure. OK-4028-13.
Date: November 3, 1970
Creator: Brooks, Bruce
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wave Action Damage

Photograph of the front slope of a floodwater retarding structure showing wave action damage. E. L. Castle, WUC, Lindsay. Spillway cut in background shows erosion from hard rains in Oct. & Nov. Bermudagrass planted 2-28-59. Irrigated immediately after planting. Moisture favorable during most of growing season. Subjected to grazing since June. Weeds mowed 8-20-59.
Date: November 10, 1959
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History