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Discharge and water level at Buvatn

12.150.0 · Nesbyen, Buskerud

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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerE-CO Vannkraft AS, EKD
Elevation above sea level842 m
River systemDrammensvassdraget
Catchment area25.05 km²
RegulationUregulert
Coordinates60.4861°N, 8.8188°E
Active since8 August 1962
Latest data (NVE)26 October 2026
Historical records
Highest water level1.74 m9 August 2023
Highest discharge7.11 m³/s9 August 2023
Aquatic environment
Water bodyRukkedøla
Ecological statusGood
Chemical statusNot classified
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Fish speciesbrown trout, Arctic char, whitefish, minnow
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Did you know …
  • The station measures water level and discharge in Rukkedøla (river system: Drammensvassdraget).
  • The station's catchment covers 25 km² and reaches 1,086 metres above sea level at its highest point.
  • The catchment is 71% forest, which dampens runoff and gives a steadier discharge than in open mountain rivers.
  • The mean discharge here is 3.45 m³/s, based on 57 years of measurements.
  • The ecological status of the water body is classified as Good: within the EU water quality target.
  • Brown trout, Arctic char, whitefish, minnow have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
  • The station is near the farm Synstegard.
What does Vannkart.no show?
Vannkart.no displays measurements from NVE’s national gauging network. Data comes from NVE HydAPI with historical percentiles (p25/p50/p75), showing how levels compare with the seasonal norm.
How to use the measurements
These data can help plan fishing, paddling and outdoor activities. When flooding is possible, always follow official warnings from varsom.no. Measurements may be delayed and should never be the sole basis for critical decisions.
Data sources: Hydrology: NVE HydAPI. Weather: Yr / met.no. Data may be delayed. Vannkart.no is not affiliated with NVE or the Norwegian Meteorological Institute.