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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerÅ ENERGI VANNKRAFT AS
Elevation above sea level139 m
River systemArendalsvassdraget
Catchment area3426.75 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates58.6621°N, 8.6202°E
Active since1 October 1914
Latest data (NVE)30 December 2025
Historical records
Highest water level140.28 m25 April 2025
Aquatic environment
Water bodyNelaug, bekkefelt
Ecological statusPoor
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish
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Did you know …
- The station is located on Arendalsvassdraget.
- The station's catchment covers 3,427 km² and reaches 1,521 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 66% forest, which dampens runoff and gives a steadier discharge than in open mountain rivers.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 30 reservoirs. It was first regulated in 1919.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Poor: significantly affected and in need of measures.
- Brown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish and others 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 Steløa.
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.