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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerElkem Saudefaldene A/S
Elevation above sea level1155 m
River systemOpo
Catchment area5.07 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates59.8364°N, 6.5951°E
Active since28 September 1992
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Aquatic environment
Water bodyOpo
Ecological statusHigh
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout
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Did you know …
- The station is located on Opo.
- The station's catchment covers 5 km² and reaches 1,336 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 64% 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 2001.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as High: the best status under the EU Water Framework Directive.
- 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 Sandvassheia 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.