Qarwaqucha (Junín)
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This article is about the lake in the Cancayllo District, Jauja Province, Junín Region, Peru. For other uses, see Qarwaqucha.
Qarwaqucha (Quechua qarwa yellowish, qucha lake,[1][2] hispanicized spelling Carhuacocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District. It lies southeast of the peaks of Tunshu and Tukumach'ay and west of a lake named Wayllakancha (Huayllacancha). It belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.[3][4]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Qarwaqucha | |
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Location | Junín Region |
Coordinates | 11°56′40″S 75°57′52″W |
Basin countries | Peru |
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Quick Facts Dam and spillways, Height ...
Qarwaqucha Dam | |
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Dam and spillways | |
Height | 12 m (39 ft) |
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Operator(s) | Electroperú S.A. |
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The Qarwaqucha dam was built in 1995. It is 12 m (13 yd) high. It was constructed by GUICONSA and is operated by Electroperú S.A.[5]