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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerSTATKRAFT SF
Elevation above sea level72 m
River systemSkiensvassdraget
Catchment area3253.82 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates59.3179°N, 8.9816°E
Active since14 April 1879
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level73.38 m31 May 2024
Aquatic environment
Water bodyVærnesos-vassdraget
Ecological statusHigh
Chemical statusGood
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, perch
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Vest-vassdraget (river system: Skiensvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 3,254 km² and reaches 1,722 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as High: the best status under the EU Water Framework Directive.
- Brown trout, perch 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 Dompedal.
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.