Dam Safety

Photo courtesy Oklahoma Conservation Commission               The Wildhorse Creek 85 dam in Garvin County is among the structures that have deteriorated corrugated metal pipe components, such as this riser facing the front slope.

Photo courtesy Oklahoma Conservation Commission The Wildhorse Creek 85 dam in Garvin County is among the structures that have deteriorated corrugated metal pipe components, such as this riser facing the front slope.

Conservation Commission seeks funds for dam repairs

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Conservation Commission is seeking to boost its appropriation from the Legislature in order to secure matching federal funds for a dam repair program, Executive Director Trey Lam told state budget writers recently.