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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerStatkraft Energi AS Kraftverksgruppe Høyanger
Elevation above sea level961 m
River systemGaularvassdraget
Catchment area1.05 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates61.2869°N, 6.0602°E
Active since12 October 1992
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level958.37 m4 January 2024
Aquatic environment
Water bodyAvløp frå Storevatn (øst) / Sandaelva
Ecological statusGood
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, Arctic char
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Sandaelva (river system: Gaularvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 1 km² and reaches 1,055 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 56% 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 1965.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Good: within the EU water quality target.
- Brown trout, Arctic char have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The mountain Larsselfjellet 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.