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Lyle Coyte Dam Spillway 1 & 2
Photograph of dirt spillway 1 & 2 for Lyle Coyte Dam. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Spillway 1 and 2.”
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Milton Lee Dam Backslope #9
Photograph of the dirt backslope #9 of the Milton Lee Dam
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Lyle Coyte Dam Backslope #4
Photograph of the dirt backslope of the Lyle Coyte Dam. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Backslope #4.”
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
UNIDENTIFED Man on Caterpillar Dressing Top to Spread Soil in Layers for Compaction for a Farm Pond
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar dressing top to spread soil in layers for compaction for a farm pond. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Dressing top to spread soil in layers for compaction. Note track approximately 6’ from last dressing.”
Date:
December 30, 1952
Creator:
Archer, S. G.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Flooded Washita River near Stafford
Photograph of an aerial shot of a flooded Washita River. Note the house, road, and a few building affected by the rising and falling waters. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Washita River, north of Stafford, Okla., at 6:00 p. m. on April 30, 1954. Note barn in background surrounded by water.”
Date:
April 30, 1954
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dust Storm
Photograph of mild dust storm tears down main streee of Arapaho, Okla. On Highway 183.
Date:
April 3, 1950
Creator:
Putman, Jack
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Barnitz Creek Detention Success Story
Photograph of Barnitz Creek bottomland farm which was protected from damage in the May 1951 flood by Barnitz Creek detention reservoirs Nos. 1 and 2. Crops are corn, cotton and alfalfa. Farm worked by Winfred Shepard.
Date:
August 20, 1951
Creator:
Tomkins, Gordon
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
John B. Rainbolt
Photograph of John B. Rainbolt in a mulched wheat field.
Date:
July 16, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dr. H. H. Bennett
Photograph of Dr. H. H. Bennett, Chief of Soil Conservation Service, speaking to a crowd of 800, during Youth Day, at Ball Park.
Date:
July 16, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Mulched Wheat Field
Photograph of a mulched wheat field on John B. Rainbolt's land.
Date:
July 16, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
John B. Rainbolt and Gus Lanaburg
Photograph of John B. Rainbolt (land owner) and Gus Lanaburg (operator) on a Graham-Holme All-purpose Field Tiller.
Date:
July 16, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a floodwater detention structure, Site # 43 of Barnitz Creek, near Butler, OK. OK-508-5.
Date:
May 14, 1957
Creator:
Blunck's Studio
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of Floodwater Detention, Site # 56, Bernitz Creek, near Butler, OK Drainage area = 2436 acres; Flood storage = 848 acre feet; Sediment storage = 285 acre feet. OK-509-6.
Date:
May 14, 1957
Creator:
Blunck's Studio
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of the Washita River, north of Stafford, OK at 6:00 pm on April 30, 1954. Note the barn in the background surrounded by water. OK-10-860.
Date:
April 30, 1954
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of Site # 43, Barnitz Creek. Country road routed over the embarkment. OK-508-1.
Date:
May 14, 1957
Creator:
Blunck's Photography Studio
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a flood-water detention structure, Site No. 54, Barnitz Creek. Notice surface slippage on the back slope of the embankment. Drainage area = 1454 acres Flood Storage = 494 acre-feet Sediment Pool Area = 33 acres
Date:
May 14, 1957
Creator:
Blunck's Photography Studio
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of Barnitz Creek Watershed, Site # 52. Paul R. Moody, contractor cutting ditch for toe lateral drain. Into the ditch will go gravel filter and perforated pipe for maintaining a low water table at the bank toe of the dam. Shown: 1. Backhoe used in ditiching; 2. Checking grade; 3. Spillway in background.Paul R. Moody on backhoe; Mr. Baker with rod; Paul G. Moody with hand level. OK-66-9.
Date:
September 1, 1955
Creator:
Matthews, James
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of Barnitz Creek bottomland farm that was protected from damage in the May 1951 flood by the Barnitz Creek detention reservoirs # 1 and 2. The crops are corn, cotton and alfalfa. The farm is worked by Winfred Shepherd. OK-10-585.
Date:
August 20, 1951
Creator:
Tompkins, Gordon
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of floodwater retarding structure 3 35, Barnitz Creek Watershed. Completed in February, 1955. Drainage is 1845 A.C. Sediment storage is 1.88 inches. Flood storage 3.35 inches. Total storage 804.8 acre-feet. Surface 67 acres. OK-54-4.
Date:
May 26, 1955
Creator:
Haws, H. M & Brune, G. M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a floodwater retarding structure No. 1 at Barnitz Creek 2 mi. S. and 3 mi. E of Leedey on Highway OK-47. John T. Riley, Jr. of the Soil Conservation Service in the boat. OK-480-11.
Date:
May 20, 1957
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of Site No. 54, Barnitz Creek. 18 inch reinforced concrete pipe with a 15 degree elbow fitting at Station 1+76 centerline of structure in place and ready for placement of Class B Concrete cradle. Pipe made by Thomas Concrete Pipe Company. OK-399-10.
Date:
September 12, 1956
Creator:
Ritchey, L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of John Wohl, landowner, and John Ottinger, Boy Scout, stock detention reservoir [Barnitz Creek], Site #35, with bass and bluegill. OK-1168-8.
Date:
July 30, 1955
Creator:
Ottinger, A.P
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a cotton crop along the Barnitz Creek watershed and its protection from flooding. (rest of the text too difficult to read). OK-10??-3.
Date:
September 23, 1959
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of the Barnitz Creek Watershed. Floodwater retarding structure # 35, completed in 1955. Drainage 1845 A.C. [unclear on initials--seems to suggest a total drainage area]. Sediment storage is 1.88 inches. Flood storage is 3.35 inches. Total storage is 804.8 Acre-Feet. Surface is 67 acres. OK-54-5.
Date:
May 26, 1955
Creator:
Haws, H. M & Brune, G. M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History