Aerial Shot of Wildhorse Site #7

Photograph of an aerial shot of Wildhorse Site #7 and the surrounding area.
Date: May 1950
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

A Field Gully Which Might Be Repurposed As a Terrace Outlet

Photograph of a long gully running alongside a barbed wire fence, which may be sloped and seeded for use as a terrace outlet. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Gully which may be sloped and seeded for use as a terrace outlet. To be followed with later pictures."
Date: May 3, 1950
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a broken dam on the Prairie Dell Watershed. OK-10, 389B.
Date: May 3, 1950
Creator: Ginter Photo Company
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of Prairie Dell Watershed. Drainage area = 1130 acres. Permanent pool = 1.32 feet. Flood pool = 4.53 inches. Total = 5.85 inches. OK-10, 389A.
Date: May 3, 1950
Creator: Ginter Photo Company
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of the Prairie Dell Watershed, Duncan, OK. See OK-10, 389A and 10, 398B. OK-10, 3890.
Date: May 3, 1950
Creator: Ginter Photo Company
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Overfllow from Elk Creek

Photograph of overflow from Elk Creek and runoff from surrounding areas inundating good farm land 1 mile from creek. Looking south along highway after 4" rain.
Date: May 10, 1950
Creator: Archer, S. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Unprotected Field W-ashout

Photograph of Silt deposition washed from unprotected field above N. Fork Red River.
Date: May 10, 1950
Creator: Archer, S. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Destroyed Home and Cars after May 10, 1950 Flood

Photograph of the aftermath of the May 10, 1950 flood. Note the completely destroyed home and several wrecked cars. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Willow Creek and Magnolia Street - Flood of May 10, 1950.”
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Reservoir Prairie Dale Creek Flood

Photograph of view looking up-stream through break in embankment. Water still flowing through break. Note washin in topsoil on down-stream slope of the embankment.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Frank, N. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Reservoir Prairie Dale Creek Flood

Photograph of view looking down-stream through break in embankment. Failure occurred on night of May 9th. High water mark 4.9 feet above inlet to draw down tube.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Frank, N. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Reservoir Prairie Dale Creek, Site #3

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED concreate structure in between a break in the embankment. The back of the photograph proclaims, “View looking up-stream thru break in embankment. Water still flowing thru break. Note washing in topsoil on down-stream slope of the embankment.”
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Frank, N. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Reservoir Prairie Dale Creek, Site #3

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED concreate structure in between a break in the embankment. The back of the photograph proclaims, "View looking up-stream thru break in embankment. Water still flowing thru break. Note washing in topsoil on down-stream slope of the embankment."
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Frank, N. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Reservoir Prairie Dale Creek, Site #3

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED concreate structure in between a break in the embankment. The back of the photograph proclaims, "View looking up-stream thru break in embankment. Water still flowing thru break. Note washing in topsoil on down-stream slope of the embankment."
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Frank, N. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Damage on Willow Creek

Photograph of Willow Creek looking south from bridge on Main Street, after flood of May 10, 1950.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Terbush, L. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

May 10, 1950 Willow Creek Flood Damage

Photograph of "Willow Creek, looking south from bridge on Main Street, after flood of May 10, 1950." An UNIDENTIFED man is walking in front of a damaged building, next to the car.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Prairie Dale Creek Site #3 Detention Reservoir Embankment Break

Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED men inspecting a Detention Reservoir embankment break located on Prairie Dale Creek Site #3. The back of the photograph proclaims, "View looking down-stream thru break in embankment. Failure occurred on night of May 9. High water mark 4.9 feet above inlet to draw down tube."
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Frank, N. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Three Men Inspecting May 10, 1950 Willow Creek Flood Damage to Building

Photograph of three men inspecting foundation of a flood damaged building after the May 10, 1950 flood on Willow Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, “View near Willow Creek after flood of May 10, 1950."
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

View of Destroyed Homes Near Willow Creek After Flood of May 10, 1950

Photograph of a view showing the destruction of the May 10, 1950 Willow Creek flood on several homes caught by the rising waters. The back of the photograph proclaims, "View near Willow Creek after flood of May 10, 1950."
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Terbush
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Willow Creek Flood Damage

Photograph of homes damaged near Willow Creek after the flood of May 10, 1950.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Terbush, L. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Willow Creek Flood Damage to Structure

Photograph of view near Willow Creek after flood of May 10, 1950.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Terbush, L. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Willow Creek Flood Damage to Structure

Photograph of view near Willow Creek after flood of May 10, 1950.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: Terbush, L. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Reservoir Prairie Dale Creek Flood

Photograph of view looking up-stream through break in embankment. Inflow from up-stream temporarily blocked and break partially drained.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Frank, N. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Reservoir Prairie Dale Creek Site #1

Photograph of a view showing spillway entrance and crest of Prairie Dale Creek, Site #1 Detention Reservoir. A submerged barbed wire fence is visible in the water. The back of the photograph proclaims, "View showing spillway entrance and crest. Topsoil washed out in crest section after heavy rainfall on nights of May 9th and 10th. Depth of flow in crest section 1.9 feet."
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Frank, N. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Reservoir Prairie Dale Creek, Site #1

Photograph of a view-showing spillway below crest section of Prairie Dale Creek, Site #1 Detention Reservoir. A barbed wire fence crosses the center of photograph, while a house sits in the distant left background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "View showing spillway below crest section. Topsoil washed out after heavy rainfall on nights of May 9th and 10th. Depth of flow in crest section 1.9 feet."
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Frank, N. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History