Nygardsvatnet | |
Location: | Hol (Buskerud) |
Pushpin Map: | Norway |
Basin Countries: | Norway |
Area: | 3.36km2 |
Shore: | 17.25km (10.72miles) |
Elevation: | 991m (3,251feet) |
Reference: | NVE |
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.[1]