WSP11691

• File Number: 8112.600
• Description: Arkansas White Red Basins Interagency Committee - AWRBIAC -- Reports
• Basin: Arkansas
• Water Division: 2
• Date: 4/1/1977
• Title: Technical Memorandum -- Activity 3 Phase II -- Specific Problem Analysis - 1975 National Assessment -- Arkansas-White-Red Region Part 2 of 2
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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5. Fry Creeks, Bixby, Oklahoma. (Not shown on map) By Sec-
tion 205 of the 1948 Flood Control Act (as amended), a survey-
scope study of the flood problems on Fry Creek at Bixby, Oklahoma.
Channel improvement and reservoirs are being considered. Draft of
the detailed project report and environmental statement are sched-
uled for completion in December 1975.

6. Fisher and Anderson Creeks, Sand Springs, Oklahoma. (Not
shown on map) Big Section 205 of the 1948 Flood Control Act (as
amended), a survey-scope study of the flood problems on Fisher
and Anderson Creeks of Ssnd Springs, Oklahoma. Awaiting receipt
of funds to initiate study. Channel-levee combination and upstream
reservoirs will be considered.

7. Poteau River, Oklahoma and Arkansas. (See Map 1) A sur-
vey-scope study to determine justification of improvements for
flood control, water supply, and allied purposes on Poteau River
to the vicinity of Poteau, Oklahoma, is advisable at this time.
BERH returned the report to SWD thru OCE on March 2, 1967 for
further study. The additional studies indicate justification
for modification of Wister Dam and Lake with downstream channel
improvement and construction of Brazil Dam and Lake with down-
stream channel improvement. Resubmission of report is scheduled
during FY 76.

Soil Conservation Service - Public Law 566 Watersheds (not
shown on map):

1. San Bois Creek, Oklahoma. Purpose is to provide watershed
protection and flood prevention for a drainage area of 205,000 acres
(320 sq. miles) by installing flood-water retarding structures and
land treatment. Authorized for planning 7-27-70. Planning is 30
percent complete with planning work temporarily deferred pending
State decisions.

2. Sand-Hogshooten Creeks, Oklahoma. Purpose is to provide
watershed protection and flood prevention for a drainage area of
242,560 acres (379 square miles) by installing flood water retard-
ing structures and implementing land treatment measures. Authorized
for planning May 22, 1975 with planning 10 percent complete.

Soil Conservation Service - Resource Conservation and Develop-
ment Projects:

Cherokee Hills (See Map 2) Purpose is to expand the economic
opportunities for the people of an area by developing and carrying
out a plan of action for the orderly conservation, improvement,
development and wise use of all their natural and human resources
in an area of 2,525,440 acres or 3,946 square miles. USDA assis-
tance to sponsors authorized 7-14-66. Project expanded with the
addition of three counties in February 1971. Planning of a number
of hydrologic units is under consideration.

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