Location Meløy, Nordland Max. length 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) Surface area 28.59 km (11.04 sq mi) Length 12 km Shore length 45.16 km | Basin countries Norway Max. width 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) Area 28.59 km² Width 8 km | |
Surface elevation 460 to 585 metres (1,509 to 1,919 ft) Reference Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate | ||
Storglomvatnet is a lake that lies in the municipality of Meløy in Nordland county, Norway. It is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of the village of Glomfjord, on the northeast edge of the Svartisen glacier. Storglomvatnet is a reservoir that serves the Svartisen Hydroelectric Power Station. The lake is part of a large watershed system. The lake is regulated at a height of 460 to 585 metres (1,509 to 1,919 ft) above sea level. This lake is also known as Grandma's lake to some locals.
Map of Storglomvatnet, 8160 Glomfjord, Norway
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