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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerÅ ENERGI VANNKRAFT AS
Elevation above sea level516 m
River systemArendalsvassdraget
Catchment area81.84 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates59.1661°N, 8.3348°E
Active since1 November 1968
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level512.22 m28 December 2024
Aquatic environment
Water bodyFrostdøl
Ecological statusNot applicable
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Frostdøl (river system: Arendalsvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 82 km² and reaches 991 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 68% 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.
- Brown trout 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 Kvålen.
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.