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Lake Azulcocha (possibly from Spanish azul, blue; and Quechua qucha, lake)[1][2] is a lake in the Pariacaca mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District. It lies northwest of Pariacaca,[3] the highest mountain of the range. The lake belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.[4]
| Lake Azulcocha | |
|---|---|
  Lake Azulcocha | |
| Location | Junín Region, Jauja Province |
| Coordinates | 11°56′20″S 76°00′14″W |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Azulcocha Dam | |
|---|---|
 Location of Azulcocha Dam in Peru | |
| Country | Peru |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 8.5 m (28 ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Electroperu |
In 1997 the Azulcocha dam was erected at the southeastern end of the lake at 11°56′41.23″S 75°59′45.31″W. The dam is 8.5 m (28 ft) high. It is operated by Electroperu.[4]
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