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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerSTATKRAFT SF
Elevation above sea level701 m
River systemÅrdalselva
Catchment area5.41 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates59.2336°N, 6.6155°E
Active since1 August 1994
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level708.47 m24 September 2021
Aquatic environment
Water bodyBjørndalselva
Ecological statusGood
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Bjørndalselva (river system: Årdalselva).
- The station's catchment covers 5 km² and reaches 1,111 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 86% 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 1986.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Good: within the EU water quality target.
- 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 Rundemannsheia 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.