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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]
| Qarwaqucha | |
|---|---|
  Qarwaqucha | |
| Location | Junín Region |
| Coordinates | 11°56′40″S 75°57′52″W |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Qarwaqucha Dam | |
|---|---|
 Location of Qarwaqucha Dam in Peru | |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Electroperú S.A. |
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]
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