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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerLYSE PRODUKSJON AS
Elevation above sea level65 m
River systemOgnaåni
Catchment area17.39 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates58.5299°N, 5.8365°E
Active since1 July 1920
Latest data (NVE)26 October 2026
Historical records
Highest water level62.68 m16 December 2025
Aquatic environment
Water bodyHelgåvatnet
Ecological statusGood
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in elv fra Helgåvatnet (river system: Ognaåni).
- The station's catchment covers 17 km² and reaches 306 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 75% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 3 reservoirs. It was first regulated in 1983.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Good: within the EU water quality target.
- 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.
- The station is near the farm Søra Hetland.
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.