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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerSKAGERAK KRAFT AS
Elevation above sea level976 m
River systemSkiensvassdraget
Catchment area43.92 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates59.7754°N, 8.5427°E
Active since6 January 1961
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level971.17 m22 September 2023
Aquatic environment
Water bodyKova øvre
Ecological statusNot applicable
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, Arctic char
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Kova (river system: Skiensvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 44 km² and reaches 1,491 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 45% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 1 reservoir. It was first regulated in 1959.
- Brown trout, Arctic char have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The mountain Nutan rises near the station.
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.