Abstract
The State of Oklahoma possessed 188 artificial lakes and 71,000 impounded stock ponds as of January 1, 1947 (Okla. Planning and Resources Board, 1947). Although construction of impoundments has slowed down somewhat, it is probable that the number of artificial water bodies increased by at least 10 per cent during 1947 and 1948. Ponds (here defined as any impoundage less than ten acres) have been constructed to provide water for domestic animals, to provide recreational areas, and to help in the control of erosion. Most of the dams were built by contractors hired by tenants or land owners, with financial aid from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. In these federal aid projects, it is required that the dams be planted with grass, and it is recommended that the ponds be fenced in order to exclude, livestock and thereby to prevent erosion.
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