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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerSTATKRAFT SF
Elevation above sea level751 m
River systemNumedalslågen
Catchment area1645.82 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates60.4359°N, 8.7351°E
Active since1 May 1924
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level749.48 m1 June 2024
Aquatic environment
Water bodyNumedalslågen, Bommestad
Ecological statusPoor
Chemical statusFailing to achieve good
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, Arctic char, minnow
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Did you know …
- The station is located on Numedalslågen.
- The station's catchment covers 1,646 km² and reaches 1,538 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 61% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 2 reservoirs. It was first regulated in 2005.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Poor: significantly affected and in need of measures.
- Brown trout, Arctic char, minnow have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The mountain Turrhaugnatten rises near the station.
What does Vannkart.no show?
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How to use the measurements
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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.