Huascacocha (Carhuacayan)

This article is about the lake in the Carhuacayan District, Yauli Province, Junín Region, Peru. For other uses, see Waskhaqucha.
Huascacocha
Huascacocha is located in Peru
Huascacocha
Huascacocha
LocationPeru
Junín Region
Coordinates11°05′22″S 76°24′44″W / 11.08944°S 76.41222°W / -11.08944; -76.41222
Max. length5.10 km (3.17 mi)
Max. width0.95 km (0.59 mi)
Surface elevation4,484 m (14,711 ft)
Huascacocha Dam
Huascacocha (Carhuacayan) is located in Peru
Huascacocha (Carhuacayan)
Location of Huascacocha Dam in Peru
CountryPeru
Opening date2012

Huascacocha (possibly from Quechua waskha (also waska) rope, qucha lake,[1]) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Carhuacayan District.[2] It is situated at a height of approximately 4,484 m (14,711 ft), about 5.10 km long and 0.95 km at its widest point.

In 2012 the Huascacocha dam was inaugurated.[3] The dam lies was erected at the southeastern end of the lake.

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