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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerStatkraft Sf Region Øst-Norge
Elevation above sea level72 m
River systemSkiensvassdraget
Catchment area2548.6 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates59.4430°N, 8.0199°E
Active since8 April 1954
Latest data (NVE)26 October 2026
Historical records
Highest water level73.18 m31 May 2024
Aquatic environment
Water bodyVærnesos-vassdraget
Ecological statusHigh
Chemical statusGood
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, minnow
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Vest-vassdraget (river system: Skiensvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 2,549 km² and reaches 1,722 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 44% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 24 reservoirs. It was first regulated in 1961.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as High: the best status under the EU Water Framework Directive.
- Brown trout, minnow have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The nearest church is Eidsborg stavkyrkje.
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.