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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerSundsbarm Kraftverk
Elevation above sea level611 m
River systemSkiensvassdraget
Catchment area58.94 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates59.5060°N, 8.5233°E
Active since24 May 1994
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level610.81 m12 November 2022
Aquatic environment
Water bodySundsbarmvatnet bekkefelt
Ecological statusGood
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, Arctic char, perch, minnow
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Manndalselvi (river system: Skiensvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 59 km² and reaches 1,268 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 67% 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 1970.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Good: within the EU water quality target.
- Brown trout, Arctic char, perch, minnow 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 Fjellstaul.
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.