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Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: 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
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Drilling Accessories

Description: Photograph of various failing drilling accessoried, including NX core barrel and bit, roller bit, fishtails, various auger bits, and denison bits and barrels.
Date: July 14, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: 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.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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