It is located in the Pasco Province, in the districts of Simón Bolívar and Tinyahuarco,[2] approximately 27 kilometres from Tinyahuarco.

It belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.

[3] The Acucocha dam was built at the southeastern end of the lake at 10°47′15″S 76°31′26″W / 10.78750°S 76.52389°W / -10.78750; -76.52389.

It is operated by Cia Minera Volcan.

[3] This Pasco Region geography article is a stub.