Construction Progress

Caption says, "A-931 View of progress on construction of dam during August 1944. Parapet stone being placed in foreground."
Date: August 21, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Construction Progress

Caption says, "A-934 Progress on dam construction as viewed from right abutment."
Date: August 21, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Culvert

Caption says, "A-973 Dry-rock paving in place at downstream end of culvert, Station 144+78 of Main Canal."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dam Spillway

Caption says, "A-926 Overflow on controlled spillway of Altus Dam with river outlet at Pier No. 6 open. Note construction of access runway across uncontrolled spillway crest and Piers No. 1, 2, and 3."
Date: July 22, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dam Spillway

Caption says, "A-918 Altus Dam. Spillway discharge on June 2, 1944 due to heavy rains on North Fork of Red River. Reservoir W. S. elevation at 1526 on approximately 2.4 ft. over spillway."
Date: June 2, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dam Spillway

Caption says, "A-950 View of spillway section of Altus Dam. Elevation of uncontrolled spillway is 1559 and of controlled spillway is 1537. The balance of the concrete in the controlled spillway awaits completion of the work on the C.R.I. & P. Ry. reconstruction."
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Drilling and Blasting

Caption says, "A-958 View of Main Canal at Station 170 showing drilling and blasting activities on Bird Mountain."
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Highway 44 and Main Canal Bridge

Caption says, "A-953 Progress on Highway No. 44 crossing over the Main Canal. The bridge deck is complete and fabrication of guard rail and posts is in progress."
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Highway 44 and Main Canal Bridge

Caption says, "A-949 Form work in progress on beams and deck for concrete bridge on Highway No. 44 crossing, Station 59+36, Main Canal."
Date: September 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Highway 44 and Main Canal Bridge

Caption says, "A-943 Concrete placing in the center pier of the Highway No. 44 Bridge over the Main Canal at Station 59+36. Note completed pier in background with partially rubbed surface."
Date: August 24, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Highway 44 and Main Canal Bridge

Caption says, "A-937 Construction progress on State Highway No. 44 bridge over Main Canal at Station 59+36."
Date: August 21, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Installing Canal Pipes

Caption says, "A-951 Installing the canal outlet pipes and the bellmouth castings in Altus Dam. Excavation for the stilling basin is 95 percent complete."
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lake Altus

Caption says, "A-966 View of lake impounded by partially completed Altus Dam. Water is at El. 1529, 8-feet below present spillway elevation, or 30-feet below ultimate spillway elevation."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lugert Dike

Caption says, "A-917 View of embankment placing operations in progress on incompleted portion of Lugert Dike from station 6+00 to 10+00. Relocation A.T. & S.F. Railroad in foreground."
Date: May 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lugert Dike

Caption says, "A-920 View of recently completed section of Lugert Dike from Station 0+00 to Station 10+00 before placing rip rap on slopes."
Date: June 24, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Construction

Caption says, "A-929 View of partially completed section of Main Canal between stations 74+00 and 84+00. Left bank is built of compacted embankment and right bank slopes were compacted in place."
Date: July 22, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Excavation

Caption says, "A-970 View of rock excavation after shooting at Sta. 170 of Main Canal, at foot of Bird Mountain."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Excavation

Caption says, "A-919 Excavation of Main Canal using tractors with carryall attachments between Station 65 and 72. In the foreground is excavation for 5' x 5' R. C. Culvert at Station 72+38."
Date: June 24, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Excavation

Caption says, "A-957 Excavation of Main Canal at Station 202. Canal is in heavy cut at this point. Top ten feet being used for embankment and balance hauled to waste by Euclids."
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Excavation

Caption says, "A-956 Excavation for Main Canal from Station 159 to 167. Canal bottom and right bank has been completed. Left bank will be constructed of compacted embankment."
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Excavation

Caption says, "A-952 Excavation for the Main Canal about station 170. The shovel is operating at approximately water surface elevation."
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Excavation

Caption says, "A-948 Excavation of Main Canal through heavy clay formation engulfing huge boulders. Shovel is taking first cut down to top grade of canal bank."
Date: September 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Excavation

Caption says, "A-940 Excavation of Main Canal in sand hill near Station 135+00."
Date: August 21, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Main Canal Progress

Caption says, "A-971 Progress on Main Canal looking downstream from Sta. 190. Dragline in distance is loading Euclids near Station 209."
Date: December 20, 1944
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History