Backslope of Finished Pond

Photograph of backslope of finished pond, taken eight miles north of Arapaho from west side. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Back slope [sic] of finished pond, taken from west side. Should show slope and tracks of machine on back slope [sic]."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Top Soil Being Stockpiled Below Dam Site

Photograph of top soil being stockpiled below dam site. A bulldozer sits on top of the hill. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Top soil is stockpiled below dam site. Is to be carried up back of fill after last dressing of backslope and top."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Top Soil Being Stockpiled Below Dam Site for Farm Pond

Photograph of top soil being stockpiled below dam site for farm pond. A bulldozer sits on top of the hill alongside three UNIDENTIFED men. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Top soil is stockpiled below dam site. Is to be carried up back of fill after last dressing of backslope and top."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFED Man on Caterpillar Dressing and Increasing Dirt for Farm Pond

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar doing dressing back dirt eight feet to increase dirt one to two foot increase elsewhere on this farm pond. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Showing last trip [sic] lengthwise and prior to dressing back 8’ of fill for each 1 to 2 foot increase in height. (Fill is now approximately 6’ below finish elevation for pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
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

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

UNIDENTIFED Man on Caterpillar Making a Return Trip While Dressing Dirt

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar making a return trip dressing dirt closer to the back edge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Return trip. Nearer back edge tracks approx. 2' closer to back edge."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFED Man, on Tractor, is Dressing and Raising The Heights of the Backslopes on the Reinard Brothers Farm

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man, on tractor, is dressing and raising the heights of the backslopes on the Reinard Brothers farm, while C. E. Barker watches. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. UNIDENTIFED Man, 2. C. E. Barker. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Dressing back slope [sic] for each 6' or less of increase in height. Clarence Max Reinard, who is part owner of farm and partner in contracting business, is on tractor. Horace Reinard, not in picture is the partner. C. E. Barker, tractor operator, is watching the operation."
Date: January 2, 1953
Creator: Archer, S. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFIED Man in a Bulldozer Dressing and Compacting Backslope

Photograph of UNIDENTIFIED man in a bulldozer dressing and compacting backslope by climbing back slope. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Dressing and compacting back slope [sic] by climbing back slope [sic]. This is done for each 6' increase in height."
Date: December 30, 1952
Creator: Archer, S. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denison Core Sample

Photograph of core drill taking denison sample, Site 62, Barnitz Creek.
Date: May 15, 1955
Creator: Beecham, Glenn A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Control

Photograph of hill site picture of principle spillway Site 33, Barnitz Creek.
Date: May 13, 1955
Creator: Beecham, Glenn A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Discharge

Photograph of water discharging from Site 36, Barnitz Creek.
Date: May 12, 1955
Creator: Beecham, Glenn A.
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 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

Hauling Equipment for Pond Construction

Photograph of hauling equipment used to move dirt in the construction of a stockwater pond. Ten-inch drawdown pipe serves as principal spillway. Flood storage provided for 5-year frequency, 6 hour storm. Total cubic yards 8,740. Contractor Art Manderscheid.
Date: 1960-11-XX
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Hauling Equipment for Stock Water Pond Construction

Photograph of a stockwater pond under construction on a large drainage area. Photo shows hauling equipment used to move dirt. Ten-inch drawdown pipe serves as principal spillway. Flood storage provided for 5-year frequency, 6 hour storm. Total cubic yards 8,740. Contractor Art Manderscheid.
Date: 1960-11-XX
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Observing Pipe Discharge After Rain

Photograph of Total height of fill from back of dam is 30 feet. SCS Technician Dan Hamill observed effects of pipe discharge after rain.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Piping in Undisturbed Area

Photograph of piping in undisturbed area in dispersed soils. SCS Technician Dan Hamill in picture.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pond Dam for County Road

Photograph of a pond dam under construction for a county road.
Date: March 19, 1959
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pond Dam for Custer County Road

Photograph of a pond dam under construction for a Custer county road.
Date: March 19, 1959
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pond Dam for Road

Photograph of building a pond dam that will double as a road.
Date: March 19, 1959
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stockwater Pond Construction on Large Drainage Area

Photograph of the construction of a stockwater pond on a large drainage area. Hauling equipment used to move dirt. 10" drawdown pipe serves as principal spillway. Flood storage provided for year frequency, 6 hour storms. Total cubic yards 8,740. Contractor Art Manderscheid.
Date: 1960-11-XX
Creator: Bramble, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History