Yanaqucha (Quechua yana black, very dark, qucha lake,[2] "black lake", hispanicized spelling Yanacocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Pasco Region, Pasco Province, Huayllay District.[3] It is situated at a height of about 4,471 metres (14,669 ft). Yanaqucha lies between Waskaqucha in the west and Lake Junin in the east. The lake belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.[4]

Yanaqucha
Yanaqucha
Location	Peru Pasco Region
Coordinates	11°06′53.9″S 76°17′59.3″W[1]
Surface elevation	4,471 m (14,669 ft)

Yanaqucha - Pallqan Dam
Location of Yanaqucha - Pallqan Dam in Peru
Dam and spillways
Height	4.6 m (15 ft)
Power Station
Operator(s)	Electroperu

In 2000 the 4.6 m (15 ft) high Yanaqucha-Pallqan dam was erected at the southeastern end of the lake at 11°07′20″S 76°17′19″W, northwest of the village of Pallqan (Palcan). The dam is operated by Electroperu.[4]

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