Lake Eucumbene - Facts & Figures
* Where is Lake Eucumbene?
(from Old Adaminaby)
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Snowy Mountains, NSW
Adaminaby: 7km
Cooma: 55km
Canberra: 110km
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* Coordinates of Lake Eucumbene
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36deg 08's / 148deg 42'E
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* Lake Eucumbene construction announced
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17 October 1949
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* Construction period
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1956 to 1958
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* Surface area of Lake Eucumbene
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145sq km
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* Normal full supply level of Lake Eucumbene
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1,165m asl
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* Minimum operating level of Lake Eucumbene
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1,115m asl
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* Storage capacity of Lake Eucumbene
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480 000 ml
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* Water volume of Lake Eucumbene
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6,735,3000 m3
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* When full Lake Eucumbene holds
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9x the water volume of Sydney Harbour
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* Average depth of Lake Eucumbene
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33 meters
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* Greatest depth of Lake Eucumbene
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107 meters
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* Current Lake Eucumbene water level
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* Lake Eucumbene dam height
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116.1 meters
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* Lake Eucumbene residence time
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1,953 years
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* Lake Eucumbene weather
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Summer: 11°c to 25°c
Winter: -1°c to 7°c
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* Lowest level of Lake Eucumbene
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8.7% of capacity - 14 July 2007
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* Shoreline Villages
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Old Adaminaby
Anglers Reach
Providence Portal
Buckenderra
Braemar Bay
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* Fish species in Lake Eucumbene
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Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout. Atlantic Salmon
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* Is boating permitted on Lake Eucumbene?
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Yes (inc. power boats)
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* Is camping permitted around Lake Eucumbene?
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Yes (in Kosciuszko National Park). Camping & accommodation is available at lakeshore tourist parks.
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* Can you fish all year round in Lake Eucumbene?
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Yes. Moving water (rivers, streams) closed June to October.
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* Do you need a fishing licence to fish in Lake Eucumbene?
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Yes. Licences available from local tackle shops, service stations & caravan parks. Also available from NSW Fisheries.
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