Lake Azulcocha
Lake Azulcocha (possibly from Spanish azul, blue; and Quechua qucha, lake) 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, the highest mountain of the range. The lake belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.
| Lake Azulcocha | |
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Lake Azulcocha | |
| Location | Junín Region, Jauja Province |
| Coordinates | 11°56′20″S 76°00′14″W |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Azulcocha Dam | |
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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.
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