Huascacocha (Carhuacayan)
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This article is about the lake in the Carhuacayan District, Yauli Province, Junín Region, Peru. For other uses, see Waskhaqucha.
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.
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Location | Peru Junín Region | ||||||||
Coordinates | 11°05′22″S 76°24′44″W | ||||||||
Max. length | 5.10 km (3.17 mi) | ||||||||
Max. width | 0.95 km (0.59 mi) | ||||||||
Surface elevation | 4,484 m (14,711 ft) | ||||||||
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In 2012 the Huascacocha dam was inaugurated.[3] The dam lies was erected at the southeastern end of the lake.