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
Waqraqucha is located in Peru
Waqraqucha
Waqraqucha
LocationJunín Region, Junín Province
Coordinates11°16′35″S 76°09′41.1″W / 11.27639°S 76.161417°W / -11.27639; -76.161417
Basin countriesPeru
Waqraqucha Dam
Waqraqucha (Junín) is located in Peru
Waqraqucha (Junín)
Location of Waqraqucha Dam in Peru
Dam and spillways
Height6.5 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 / 11.274917°S 76.037472°W / -11.274917; -76.037472. It is 6.5 m (21 ft) high. It is operated by Electroperu.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Teofilo Laime Ajacopa (2007). Diccionario Bilingüe: Iskay simipi yuyayk’anch: Quechua – Castellano / Castellano – Quechua (PDF). La Paz, Bolivia: futatraw.ourproject.org.
  2. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Junín Province (Junín Region) (unnamed)
  3. ^ a b Obras hidraulicos en la cuenca de Mantaro - fuente : fuente: Electroperu - Inventario proyectos de afianzamiento hidrico Cuenca del Rio Mantaro, 2005