Qarwaqucha (Junín)
| Qarwaqucha | |
|---|---|
| Location | Junín Region |
| Coordinates | 11°56′40″S 75°57′52″W / 11.94444°S 75.96444°W |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Qarwaqucha Dam | |
|---|---|
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Electroperú S.A. |
Qarwaqucha (Quechua qarwa yellowish, qucha lake, hispanicized spelling Carhuacocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District. It lies southeast of the peaks of Tunshu and Tukumach'ay and west of a lake named Wayllakancha (Huayllacancha). It belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.
The Qarwaqucha dam was built in 1995. It is 12 m (13 yd) high. It was constructed by GUICONSA and is operated by Electroperú S.A.