Location Hol (Buskerud) Surface area 3.36 km (1.30 sq mi) Surface elevation 991 m Shore length 17.25 km | Basin countries Norway References NVE Area 3.36 km² | |
Reference Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate | ||
Nygardsvatnet is a lake in the municipality of Hol in Buskerud county, Norway. The lake is situated south of the Hallingskarvet mountain range. The lake serves as a reservoir for Usta kraftverk, a hydroelectric plant which was put into operation in 1965. The water level is controlled by a dam at the outlet and a tunnel down to lakes Sløddfjorden and Ustevatn. The Usta kraftverk power plant is owned and operated by E- CO Energi.
Map of Nygardsvatnet, 3595 Haugast%C3%B8l, Norway
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