Madden Dam
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The Madden Dam, completed in 1935, is a significant structure on the Chagres River in Panama. It created Madden Lake, a 22-square-mile (57-square-km) reservoir that plays a crucial role in the Panama Canal system. The dam's primary functions include supporting navigation, controlling floods, and generating hydroelectric power. The Chagres River itself is vital, supplying much of the water needed for the canal's operation and serving as the main source for Panama City's water supply. The Gatun Dam, completed earlier in 1912, formed Gatun Lake, another essential component of the canal, holding water for the Gaillard Cut and the canal's locks.12
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