Photograph of dam, fence and spillway and gate looking East. This picture made before being sprigged with bermuda grass and before structure has filled with water. Present water is in borrow pit.

Photograph of stocking first fish in Site 1. Men in picture are: J. W. Taylor, Oscar Sparks, and R. E. Dyer of Marlow, Okla. , and O'Reilly Sandy, new Superintendent of Medicine Park Fish Hatchery.

Photograph of water impounding plot (one of six) constructed by ARS-SWC to study inundation tolerance fo 24 selected species of plants associated with water shed treatment (floodwater retarding structures). Water will be 5 feet deep at lower end of plot with controlled periods of inundation. Common Switchgrass, lowland switchgrass and Midland Bermudagrass. Work is under supervision of E.D. Rhoades, Agricutural Engineer, ARS-SWC. Project in response to SCS research needs.

Photograph of water impounding plot (one of six) constructed by ARS-SWC to study inundation tolerance fo 24 selected species of plants associated with water shed treatment (floodwater retarding structures). Water will be 5 feet deep at lower end of plot with controlled periods of inundation. KR bluestem, common Bermudagrass and NK-37 Bermudagrass. Project is under supervision of E.D. Rhoades, Agricutural Engineer, ARS-SWC. Project in response to SCS research needs.

Photograph of water impounding plot (one of six) constructed by ARS-SWC to study inundation tolerance fo 24 selected species of plants associated with water shed treatment (floodwater retarding structures). Water will be 5 feet deep at lower end of plot with controlled periods of inundation. Eastern gramagrass, Caddo switchgrass, sand bluestem, river switchgrass, and big bluestem. Project is under supervision of E.D. Rhoades, Agricutural Engineer, ARS-SWC. Project in response to SCS research needs.

Photograph of water impounding plots constructed by ARS-SWC to study inundation tolerance fo 24 selected species of plants associated with water shed treatment (floodwater retarding structures). Water will be 5 feet deep at lower end of plot with controlled periods of inundation. Project is under supervision of E.D. Rhoades, Agricutural Engineer, ARS-SWC. and concurred in by M.D. Gamble, Agronomist, SCS. Project in response to SCS research needs.

Photograph of water impounding plot (one of six) constructed by ARS-SWC to study inundation tolerance fo 24 selected species of plants associated with water shed treatment (floodwater retarding structures). Water will be 5 feet deep at lower end of plot with controlled periods of inundation. Buffalograss, knotgrass, alkali sacaton, vine mesquite and prarrie cordgrass. Project is under supervision of E.D. Rhoades, Agricutural Engineer, ARS-SWC. Project in response to SCS research needs.

Photograph of water impounding plot (one of six) constructed by ARS-SWC to study inundation tolerance fo 24 selected species of plants associated with water shed treatment (floodwater retarding structures). Water will be 5 feet deep at lower end of plot with controlled periods of inundation. Midland Bermudagrass, El-Kan bluestem and weeping lovegrass. Project is under supervision of E.D. Rhoades, Agricutural Engineer, ARS-SWC. Project in response to SCS research needs.

Photograph of the SW Poultry and Livestock Company. Showing egg production as an important agricultural enterprise in Grady County. Much of the poultry feed is produced from locally grown grain and alfalfa. OK-1157-9.

Photograph of the SW Poultry and Livestock Company. Collecting caged eggs. The eggs are immediately taken to a plant where they are washed, graded and cooled. These eggs are marketed in nearby towns and cities. OK-1157-10.

Photograph of the SW Poultry and Livestock Company. Turkey production is an important agricultural enterprise in Grady County. Much of the grain and alfalfa used in poultry feed is produced locally. OK-1157-11.

Photograph of watermelons growing on Stephenville fine sandy loam. Nationally famous Rush Springs watermelons are grown in Southern Grady County. Yeilds may be as high as 4 tons per acre.

Photograph of inundation of impoundment basin number 6, showing the complete killing of KSU lowland switchgrass following an early-spring (Mar. 21-Apr 10) flooding of 20 days and a mid-spring (May 2-22) flooding of 20 days at a depth of 5 feet. Work is being conducted by Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS, in response to SCS research needs.

Photograph of the Chickasha dam and reservoir. Recreation was opened to the public on 5/18/60 for the4 first time. Photo was submitted for possible use in the Water for America Exhibit.

Photograph of the Chickasha dam and reservoir. Recreation was opened to the public on 5/18/60 for the4 first time. Photo was submitted for possible use in the Water for America Exhibit.

Photograph of a flood prevention structure, flood prevention domestic water supply, and recreational area on Chickasha Lake. A UNIDENTIFED man is standing on the boat dock. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Flood prevention domestic water supply and recreational area. Looking northeast from dam showing window for drawdown pipe.”

Photograph of a flood prevention and domestic water and recreation area. Lake officially open for fishing. Fishing float is to left of drawdown pipe

Photograph of a string of fish caught by Jimmie Gapehart. The lake opened for fishing May 18, 1960

Photograph of a flood prevention and domestic water and recreation area. A string of fish caught by J.W. Bailey and Lloyd Stewart, around fishing float in background. First day of fishing on the lake.

Photograph of a flood prevention and domestic water and recreation area. A string of fish caught by J.W. Bailey and Lloyd Stewart, around fishing float in background. First day of fishing on the lake.

Photograph of a water impound lot, looking north, constructed by ARS-SCS to study inundation tolerance of selected species of plants associated with watershed treatment (floodwater retarding structures). Water will be 5 feet deep at lower end of plot. Six plots are planned for the study. Reddish Prairie, virgin rangeland, Noble loam, slope 7%, erison 1, Class IV. Work is under the supervision of Edd. D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS. Project is in response to SCS research needs.

Photograph of a panoramic view looking north of water impounding plots constructed by ARS-SWC to study inundation tolerance of selected species of plants related to watershed treatment. Reddish Prairie, virgin rangeland, Noble loam, slope 7%, erosion 1, Class IV. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of a panoramic view looking north of water impounding plots constructed by ARS-SWC to study inundation tolerance of selected species of plants related to watershed treatment. Reddish Prairie, virgin rangeland, Noble loam, slope 7%, erosion 1, Class IV. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of the east view of site where water impoundment plots will be constucted to study inundation tolerance of selected vegetation as related to watershed treatment. Location-southesat of Lake Chickasha; Sec. 22, R9W, T8N, Soil-Reddish Prairie, virgin rangeland, Noble loam, slope 7%, erosion 1, Class IV. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.