1938: Water Gushing Out of a Dam at Bucks Lake California

Year1938
Decade1930s
LocationBucks Lake, California, United States
Duration9s
Price$199 USD
Collection1938 Bucks Lake California

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Water Gushing Out of a Dam at Bucks Lake California — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1938 showing water gushing forcefully from a dam at Bucks Lake, California. The powerful flow of water creates a dramatic natural scene captured on classic film. This archival clip offers a rare glimpse into early 20th-century environmental conditions and engineering in Northern California. The grainy, authentic quality of the 8mm film enhances its historic charm, making it ideal for documentaries, historical projects, and nostalgic content about American infrastructure and nature.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 9s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68817901

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note: 1938
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Bucks Lake, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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