Llaksaqucha (Yauli)
| Llaksaqucha | |
|---|---|
| Location | Peru Junín Region, Yauli Province |
| Coordinates | 11°47′03″S 76°01′20″W / 11.78417°S 76.02222°W |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Max. length | 1.12 km (0.70 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.56 km (0.35 mi) |
| Surface elevation | ca. 4,650 m (15,260 ft) |
| Llaksaqucha Dam | |
|---|---|
| Country | Peru |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | 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 10 m (33 ft) high Llaksaqucha dam was erected at the eastern end of the lake at 11°46′58.91″S 76°01′6.019″W / 11.7830306°S 76.01833861°W. It is operated by Electroperu