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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerAust-Agder Energi Produksjon AS
Elevation above sea level437 m
River systemTovdalsvassdraget
Catchment area74.94 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates58.5921°N, 7.9699°E
Active since25 January 1961
Latest data (NVE)30 December 2025
Historical records
Highest water level437.15 m5 November 2023
Aquatic environment
Water bodyHovlandsdalselva bekkefelt
Ecological statusModerate
Chemical statusGood
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Flatelandsåna (river system: Tovdalsvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 75 km² and reaches 736 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 64% forest, which dampens runoff and gives a steadier discharge than in open mountain rivers.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 2 reservoirs. It was first regulated in 2015.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Moderate: somewhat affected by human activity.
- 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 Glopstad.
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.