Holmavatnet (Kvam)
Holmavatnet or Holmevatnet is a lake in the municipality of Kvam in Vestland county, Norway. It is located on the north side of Kvamskogen, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northwest of the municipal centre of Norheimsund.[1] The western end of the lake is dammed for purposes of hydroelectric power generation.
For other uses, see Holmavatnet.
| Holmavatnet | |
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 Aerial view of the lake | |
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| Location | Kvam, Vestland |
| Coordinates | 60.4556°N 5.9842°E / 60.4556; 5.9842 |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Surface area | 2.92 km2 (1.13 sq mi) |
| Shore length1 | 13.96 kilometres (8.67 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 626 metres (2,054 ft) |
| References | NVE |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
See also
- List of lakes in Norway
References
- "Holmavatnet, Kvam (Hordaland)" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
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