1971: Massive Dam Reservoir Filled to Capacity in California

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Year1971
Decade1970s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1971 California

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Massive Dam Reservoir Filled to Capacity in California — Clip Details

1971: A vintage 8mm home movie clip from California showing a massive dam reservoir filled to capacity. The footage captures the impressive scale of the concrete structure, with water reaching its maximum level, surrounded by construction activity and reinforced engineering. Vehicles move along nearby roads, highlighting the infrastructure's role in regional irrigation and power systems. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the Super 8 film adds authentic archival charm, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or educational content about mid-20th century civil engineering in the American West.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 9s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 73035662

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1758 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: III-02,sacto state
Reel-level year note: 1971
Reel-level location note: california,sacramento
Date: 1971 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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