Washita River Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of flood prevention. Washita River - Wildhorse Creek Site No. 22, Lake Humphreys. Multiple purpose structure, floof prevention and municipal water for Duncan. Note protected bottomland that is protected from flood damage. A newly cleared area can be seen in lower part.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of flood prevention. Watershed Treatment - Washita River - Wildhorse Creek. Farm pond under construction for livestock water and gully erositon control. A 10 inch pipe will be installed for flood water control and spillway protection. A waterway will be constructed below pond to carry water to Wildhorse Creek. It will carry water from 80 ac. field in upper left corner after vegetation is well established. Diversion in lower right will also spill into waterway. About 500 acres of good bottomland will be protected from silt and overflow by these practices. Note saw logs which have been removed from bottomland.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of flood prevention. Washita River - Wildhorse Creek Site No. 22. Lake Humphreys. Multiple purpose structure, flood preventiona nd municipal water for Duncan. The lake is also used for fishing and boating. Private cabins can be seen along the lake shores.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of flood prevention. Washita River - Wildhorse Creek Site No. 18. Diversion increases the drainage area. Watershed is in excellent range condition. Light spots are claypan areas.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Watershed

Photograph of Wildehorse Creek Site 26. Plunge basin with 5 foot head over principal spillway. Pipe discharged continuously for 28 days.
Date: July 16, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Watershed

Photograph of centerline of Site 41. One of 24 structures in second segment Wildhorse Creek. Contract let early in 1962.
Date: March 20, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Watershed

Photograph of Wildhorse Creek looking east from new Girl Scout Camp across area where Site 39 will impound water.
Date: October 5, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Watershed

Photograph of this picture was made on final inspection of this site, 47.
Date: August 10, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Watershed

Photograph of land development below flood water retarding structure. Weed trees are being removed for development of pecan orchard. Reduction of flood damage ha made development practical.
Date: April 21, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Watershed

Photograph of first site construction started on in second segment Wildhorse. Total of 24 sites.
Date: March 12, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Watershed

Photograph of centerline of Site 44 prior to construction on second segment of Wildhorse Creek. One of 24 structures contracted in early 1962.
Date: March 20, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Watershed

Photograph of construction in progess on Wildhorse Creek Watershed, Site 39, Lake Fuqua. This is the second dual purpose structure in this county, the other being Lake Humphreys (Site 22).
Date: August 24, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Watershed

Photograph of Wildhorse Creek Watershed.
Date: August 10, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of Washita Wildhorse Creek - centerline of Site 41. One of 24 sites in second segment Wildhorse Creek. Contract let early 1962.
Date: March 20, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita Wildhorse Watershed

Photograph of construction in progess on Wildhorse Creek Watershed, Site 39, Lake Fuqua. This is the second dual purpose structure in this county, the other being Lake Humphreys (Site 22).
Date: August 24, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek Watershed

Photograph of aerial view of Wildhorse Creek Site 16 and irrigated alfalfa land below this site. This is on the J. M. Ranch east of Duncan, Okla. The water used for irrigation comes from the permanent pool on this reervoir.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of Wildhorse Creek site 26. Water 5 feet over drawdown. This site was riprapped in spring 1962. Site had received severe wave damage prior to repair work by SCS.
Date: July 16, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek Recreation

Photograph of recreational facilities on this multipurpose flood prevention reservoir, completed in 1957. Consisting of barges, boats, and docks, all privately owned.
Date: October 9, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek Recreation

Photograph of Wildhorse Creek recreational facilities on this multipurpose flood prevention reservoir, completed in 1957. Consisting of barges, boats and docks all privately owned.
Date: October 9, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek Recreation

Photograph of recreational facilities on this multipurpose flood prevention reservoir, completed in 1957. Consisting of barges, boats, and docks, all privately owned.
Date: October 9, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek Recreation

Photograph of recreational facilities on this multipurpose flood prevention reservoir, completed in 1957. Consisting of barges, boats, and docks, all privately owned.
Date: October 9, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek Recreation

Photograph of recreational facilities built on this lake by the City of Duncan. This all-weather fishing house floats on styro-foam blocks and is enjoyed by anglers the year round.
Date: October 9, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek Recreation

Photograph of Wildhorse Creek recreational facilities on this multipurpose flood prevention reservoir, completed in 1957. Consisting of barges, boats and docks all privately owned.
Date: October 9, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek Recreation

Photograph of recreational facilities on this multipurpose flood prevention reservoir, completed in 1957. Consisting of barges, boats, and docks, all privately owned.
Date: October 9, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History