Location Hemsedal (Buskerud) Surface area 4.86 km (1.88 sq mi) Surface elevation 1,124 m Shore length 13.81 km | Basin countries Norway References NVE Area 4.86 km² | |
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Reference Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate | ||
Vavatn is a lake in the municipality of Hemsedal in Buskerud county, Norway. It is a water source for Gjuva kraftverk, a hydro-electric power plant, which utilizes the waterfall from the lake into the Gjuva river as it enters the valley of Grøndalen. The power station was put into operation in 1957 but was rehabilitated in 1995. The owner-operator is E- CO Energi.
Map of Vavatn, 3560 Hemsedal, Norway
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