Lake Ancascocha
Dam
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Lake Ancascocha (possibly from Quechua anqas blue, qucha lake)[1] is a lake in Peru located in the Ayacucho Region, Lucanas Province, Chaviña District, and in the Parinacochas Province, Coracora District.[2] It is situated at a height of approximately 3,424 metres (11,234 ft), about 2.24 km long and 1.48 km at its widest point.
| Ancascocha Dam | |
|---|---|
  Ancascocha Dam Location within Peru | |
| Country | Peru Ayacucho Region |
| Coordinates | 14°55′20″S 73°50′20″W |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Lake Ancascocha |
| Total capacity | 15,000,000 m3 (12,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Maximum length | 2.24 km (1.39 mi) |
| Maximum width | 1.48 km (0.92 mi) |
| Normal elevation | 3,424 m (11,234 ft) |
The Ancascocha Dam was erected at the southern end of the lake. It is 13 m (43 ft) high. The reservoir has a capacity of 15,000,000 m3 (12,000 acre⋅ft).[3]
