Gatún Dam

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The Gatún Dam, constructed in 1908 to shore up the Río Chagres and to create Lago Gatún, was the world's largest dam until 1940. When created, it submerged 262 sq km (163 sq mi) of jungle, entire villages (the people were relocated first) and large sections of the Panama Railroad. Although the dam is always impressive, it's especially worth coming out here if the spillway is open - the sight of millions of gallons of water rushing out is amazing.