That is the Panama Canal
Yes it does. Gatun Lake is actually part of the Panama Canal.
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Gatun Lake
Water from Lake Gatun flows into both oceans. Lake Gatun is an artificial lake that is part of the Panama Canal system.
Panama's Gatun Lake was created during the construction of the canal and provides the water use in the lock system.
There are a number of lakes in Panama. Some of the major lakes include Gatun Lake, Alajuela Lake, and Bayon Lake.
Gatun 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.
There are three sets of locks in the canal. A two-step flight at Miraflores, and a single flight at Pedro Miguel, lift ships from the Pacific up to Lake Gatun; then a triple flight at Gatun lowers them to the Atlantic side.