Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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On this day in history: December 22, 1944 — the last bucket of concrete was poured at Shasta Dam, completing one of America’s great engineering feats. Standing 602 feet tall, it remains a cornerstone of the Central Valley Project.

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Historic Videos:
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What's new at the Bureau of Reclamation:
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Engineering Marvels:
youtube.com/watch?v=LvYbyBV0EJ4&list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt69tXwmX2oJQM5d_geb3dZT

Water Safety:
youtube.com/watch?v=78fGt0JySH0&list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt4Ccm_B5p4hR1G6K7r3kEY8&index=1



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