Llaksaqucha (Quechua llaksa puna teal (Anas puna); fearful; melting of metals; metal; bronze; a small ceremonial collar, qucha lake,[1][2][3] hispanicized spelling Llacsacocha) is a lake in the Paryaqaqa mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Huay-Huay District. It lies northeast of Uqhu and Qayqu.[4] The lake belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.[5]
Llaksaqucha | |
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![]() ![]() Llaksaqucha | |
Location | Peru Junín Region, Yauli Province |
Coordinates | 11°47′03″S 76°01′20″W |
Basin countries | Peru |
Max. length | 1.12 km (0.70 mi) |
Max. width | 0.56 km (0.35 mi) |
Surface elevation | ca. 4,650 m (15,260 ft) |
Llaksaqucha Dam | |
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![]() ![]() Location of Llaksaqucha Dam in Peru | |
Country | Peru |
Dam and spillways | |
Height | 10 m (33 ft) |
Power Station | |
Operator(s) | Electroperu |
The 10 m (33 ft) high Llaksaqucha dam was erected at the eastern end of the lake at 11°46′58.91″S 76°01′6.019″W. It is operated by Electroperu[5]
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