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1939: The Water Dam is Fully Filled with Huge Waves in Arizona

1939: The Water Dam is Fully Filled with Huge Waves in Arizona

  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationArizona, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$199 USD
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The Water Dam is Fully Filled with Huge Waves in Arizona — Clip Details

1939 vintage 8mm home movie footage from Arizona showing a massive water dam at full capacity, with powerful waves cresting over the structure. The scene captures the raw force of the water as it rushes through the gates, highlighting early 20th-century civil engineering and flood control efforts. The blue water contrasts with the concrete barrier, creating a dramatic visual of nature and human construction in tension. This archival clip offers a rare glimpse into mid-century infrastructure and environmental dynamics, ideal for historical documentaries, educational content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72512143

Source & Documentation

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Date
1939 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Arizona, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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