Lake Caracocha
Dam in Huancavelica Region, Huaytará Province
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Lake Caracocha or Lake Ccaraccocha (both possibly from Quechua q'ara naked, bald, unpopulated, qucha lake)[2][3] is a lake in Peru located in the Huancavelica Region, Huaytará Province, Pilpichaca District.[4] It is situated at a height of about 4,528 metres (14,856 ft). Caracocha lies south of the lakes named Choclococha and Orcococha.
CountryPeru
LocationHuancavelica Region, Huaytará Province
Coordinates13°21′49.2″S 75°05′25.3″W
Height13 m (43 ft)
| Caracocha Dam | |
|---|---|
  Caracocha Dam Location within Peru | |
| Country | Peru |
| Location | Huancavelica Region, Huaytará Province |
| Coordinates | 13°21′49.2″S 75°05′25.3″W |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Length | 635 m (2,083 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Lake Caracocha |
| Total capacity | 40,000,000 m3 (32,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Normal elevation | 4,528 m (14,856 ft)[1] |
| Power Station | |
| Operator | INADE |
The Caracocha dam was erected in 2000. It is 635 m (2,083 ft) long and 13 m (14 yd) tall. It is operated by INADE. The reservoir has a capacity of 40,000,000 m3 (32,000 acre⋅ft).[5]
