Waqraqucha (Junín) Explained

Waqraqucha
Location:Junín Region, Junín Province
Coords:-11.2764°N -76.1614°W
Pushpin Map:Peru
Basin Countries:Peru
Waqraqucha Dam
Location Map:Peru
Dam Height:6.5m (21.3feet)
Plant Operator:Electroperu

Waqraqucha (Quechua waqra horn, qucha lake, lagoon, "horn lake", hispanicized names Huacracocha, Laguna Huacra) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Junín Province, Junín District. It belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.

In 2000 the Waqraqucha dam was erected at the western end of the lake at . It is 6.5m (21.3feet) high. It is operated by Electroperu.