Photographer’s Note
The Gatun Dam is a large earthen dam across the Chagres River in Panama, near the town of Gatun. The dam, constructed between 1907 and 1913, is a crucial element of the Panama Canal; it impounds the artificial Gatun Lake, which in turn carries ships for 33 km (20 statute miles) of their transit across the Isthmus of Panama. In addition, a hydro-electric generating station at the dam generates electricity which is used to operate the locks and other equipment in the canal
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Photo Information
- Copyright: Rafael Campdera (rafael_campdera) (69)
- Genre: Lieux
- Medium: Couleur
- Date Taken: 2007-10-30
- Categories: Architecture
- Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D), Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM
- Versions: version originale
- Date Submitted: 2007-11-01 16:33
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