Yes it does.
Gatun Lake is actually part of the Panama Canal.
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Panama's Gatun Lake was created during the construction of the canal and provides the water use in the lock system.
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Water from Lake Gatun flows into both oceans. Lake Gatun is an artificial lake that is part of the Panama Canal system.
There are a number of lakes in Panama. Some of the major lakes include Gatun Lake, Alajuela Lake, and Bayon Lake.
The Chagres River was dammed to form Gatun Lake and Madden Lake in Panama. The construction of the Gatun Dam created Gatun Lake, which played a crucial role in the Panama Canal's operation by providing a navigable waterway. Madden Lake was created by damming the Madden River, and both lakes are important for water management in the region. These lakes are integral to the canal's functioning, allowing ships to traverse the isthmus.
The Panama Canal links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, via Gatun Lake in Panama. It enters the Atlantic at Manzanillo Bay and the Pacific at Bridge of the Americas.