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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerSTATKRAFT ENERGI AS AVD ADM SUNNDALSØRA/AURA KRAFTVERK
Elevation above sea level264 m
River systemNidelvvassdraget
Catchment area23.73 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates63.2975°N, 10.7158°E
Active since5 January 1923
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level265.62 m19 October 2025
Aquatic environment
Water bodyDrakstelva
Ecological statusNot applicable
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Drakstelva (river system: Nidelvvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 24 km² and reaches 501 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 68% 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 1977.
- 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 Langåsvollen.
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.