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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerÅ ENERGI VANNKRAFT AS
Elevation above sea level260 m
River systemMandalselva
Catchment area1003.18 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates58.5545°N, 7.3780°E
Active since1 August 1922
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level259.83 m20 December 2025
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout
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Did you know …
- The station is located on Mandalselva.
- The station's catchment covers 1,003 km² and reaches 1,161 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 55% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 9 reservoirs. It was first regulated in 1957.
- 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 Bustad.
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.