Historical gauging station: This station has no recent measurements. These values do not describe current conditions. Check the latest measurement date before using the data.
Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerSmåkraft AS
Elevation above sea level149 m
River systemVigda
Catchment area121.67 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates63.2438°N, 10.1671°E
Active since4 January 1982
Latest data (NVE)7 October 2021
Historical records
Highest water level149.29 m17 September 2021
Aquatic environment
Water bodyVigda - øvre del
Ecological statusNot applicable
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish
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Did you know …
- The station is located on Vigda.
- The station's catchment covers 122 km² and reaches 533 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 72% forest, which dampens runoff and gives a steadier discharge than in open mountain rivers.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 1 reservoir. It was first regulated in 1916.
- Brown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish and others have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- Near the station is the old settlement site Sæteråsen.
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