Eucumbene is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council in New South Wales, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Eucumbene had a population of 12 people.[1]

Eucumbene New South Wales
Eucumbene
Coordinates	36°08′07″S 148°37′37″E
Population	12 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	2618
LGA(s)	Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Suburbs around Eucumbene: Tolbar Tolbar Braemar Bay Tolbar Eucumbene Braemar Bay Tolbar Nimmo Nimmo

Geography

The locality over looks Eucumbene Cove of Lake Eucumbene which is the impoundment of the Eucumbene Dam. The dam is part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a major Australian hydro-electricity and irrigation project.[2]

History

The locality was formerly known as Eucumbene Cove.[2]
The former town of Eucumbene (1953 to 1966) was located approximately 2.5 kilometres to the south-east.

Heritage listings

Eucumbene has a number of heritage sites, including:

• Old Adaminaby and Lake Eucumbene[3]

References