Waqraqucha (Quechua waqra horn, qucha lake, lagoon,[1] "horn lake", hispanicized names Huacracocha, Laguna Huacra) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Junín Province, Junín District.[2] It belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.[3]
Waqraqucha | |
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![]() ![]() Waqraqucha | |
Location | Junín Region, Junín Province |
Coordinates | 11°16′35″S 76°09′41.1″W |
Basin countries | Peru |
Waqraqucha Dam | |
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![]() ![]() Location of Waqraqucha Dam in Peru | |
Dam and spillways | |
Height | 6.5 m (21 ft) |
Power Station | |
Operator(s) | Electroperu |
In 2000 the Waqraqucha dam was erected at the western end of the lake at 11°16′29.7″S 76°02′14.9″W. It is 6.5 m (21 ft) high. It is operated by Electroperu.[3]
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