Llaksaqucha (Yauli) Explained

Llaksaqucha
Pushpin Map:Peru
Location:Peru
Junín Region, Yauli Province
Coords:-11.7842°N -76.0222°W
Basin Countries:Peru
Length:1.12km (00.7miles)
Width:0.56km (00.35miles)
Elevation:ca. 4650m (15,260feet)
Llaksaqucha Dam
Location Map:Peru
Country:Peru
Dam Height:10m (30feet)
Plant Operator:Electroperu

Llaksaqucha (Quechua llaksa puna teal (Anas puna); fearful; melting of metals; metal; bronze; a small ceremonial collar, qucha lake, hispanicized spelling Llacsacocha) is a lake in the Paryaqaqa mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Huay-Huay District. It lies northeast of Uqhu and Qayqu. The lake belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.

The 10m (30feet) high Llaksaqucha dam was erected at the eastern end of the lake at . It is operated by Electroperu