Waskhaqucha (Morococha) Explained

Waskhaqucha
Pushpin Map:Peru
Location:Junín Region, Yauli Province, Morococha District
Coords:-11.5939°N -76.0994°W
Basin Countries:Peru
Waskhaqucha Dam
Location Map:Peru
Country:Peru
Dam Height:10m (30feet)
Dam Length:183m (600feet)
Res Capacity Total:9200000m2
Plant Operator:Centromín Perú

Waskhaqucha (Quechua waskha (also waska) rope, qucha lake, hispanicized spelling Huascacocha, also Huascocha, a broken word) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Morococha District. It lies east of a lake named Waqraqucha.

The Waskhaqucha dam was erected in 1914. It is 183m (600feet) long and 10m (30feet) high. It is operated by Centromín Perú. The reservoir has a volume of 28000m2 and a capacity of 9200000m2.

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