Gatún
Also spelled: lago Gatún · esclusas de Gatún
Definition
The artificial lake created by damming the Chagres River to build the Canal, and the Atlantic-side locks that share its name. It is the water reserve on which both ship transits and the capital's drinking water depend.
Example
When Gatún Lake drops, they restrict ship transits.Cuando baja el lago Gatún, restringen el paso de buques.
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