Lake Azulcocha

For the mountain in the Cusco Region, Peru, see Asulqucha (Cusco).

Lake Azulcocha (possibly from Spanish azul, blue; and Quechua qucha, lake)^[1][2] 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,^[3] the highest mountain of the range. The lake belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.^[4]

Lake Azulcocha
Lake Azulcocha
Location	Junín Region, Jauja Province
Coordinates	11°56′20″S 76°00′14″W
Basin countries	Peru

Azulcocha Dam
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.^[4]

See also

• List of lakes in Peru