Choclococha | |
Pushpin Map: | Peru |
Coords: | -13.1667°N -75.0667°W |
Basin Countries: | Peru |
Elevation: | 4,521 m (14,833 ft) |
Choclococha | |
Location Map: | Peru |
Country: | Peru |
Dam Height: | 12m (39feet) |
Dam Length: | 280m (920feet) |
Res Capacity Total: | 17000000m2 |
Choclococha (possibly from Quechua chuqllu corncob, qucha lake, "corncob lake") is a large lake in the Huancavelica Region of Peru. It is situated in the Castrovirreyna Province, Santa Ana District and in the Huaytará Province, Pilpichaca District. Choclococha lies east of a lake named Orcococha and north of Caracocha.
The Choclococha dam was completed in 1960. It is 280m (920feet) long and 12m (39feet) tall. The reservoir has a volume of 66000m2 and a capacity of 17000000m2.