Aerial Shot of Owl Creek Site No. 1 Detention Reservoir
Description:
Photograph of an aerial shot of Owl Creek Site No. 1 Detention Reservoir and the surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Owl Creek OK-SCD-13-Wa. Site No. 1. Detention Reservoir. This photo was taken when heavy rains of May 18 reached peak flow at this reservoir, which was empty before rain. Water filled permanent pool and rose 30 inches above lip of draw-down pipe. Flood land below would have flooded but for Detention Reservoir.”
Date:
May 19, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
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Partner:
Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society