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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerGLOMMENS OG LAAGENS BRUKSEIERFORENING
Elevation above sea level900 m
River systemGlommavassdraget
Catchment area127.36 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates62.0246°N, 7.5697°E
Active since14 September 1942
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level900.72 m2 July 2022
Aquatic environment
Water bodyHamsa og sidevassdrag til Breiddalsvatnet og Otta
Ecological statusModerate
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Otta (river system: Glommavassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 127 km² and reaches 1,855 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 85% 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 2007.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Moderate: somewhat affected by human activity.
- Brown trout have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The mountain Viahøi 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.