Skjærsjøen
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Skjærsjøen is a regulated lake in Nordmarka
, Oslo
, Norway. It drains through the river Skjærsjøelva to Maridalsvannet
, and also via tubes to the Hammeren Hydroelectric Power Station
. It is regulated by the dam Skjærsjødammen from 1890.
Nordmarka
Nordmarka is the mostly forested region which makes up the northern part of Oslo, Norway. The area called "Nordmarka" also extends into the municipalities of Hole, Ringerike, Lunner, Jevnaker and Nittedal. It is the largest part of the Marka borough. The forests are popular sites for hiking and...
, Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, Norway. It drains through the river Skjærsjøelva to Maridalsvannet
Maridalsvannet
Maridalsvannet is a lake in Maridalen, Oslo, Norway. It is the largest lake in the municipitality of Oslo, and serves as the main drinking water supply for the city. The lake drains via the river Akerselva to the Oslofjord. The primary inflows are Skjærsjøelva and Dausjøelva. The Hammeren...
, and also via tubes to the Hammeren Hydroelectric Power Station
Hammeren Hydroelectric Power Station
Hammeren Hydroelectric Power Station is a hydroelectric power station located in Oslo, Norway. It is the only power station in Oslo, and among the oldest power stations still running in Norway. It has a total installed capacity of 5 MW, and an annual prodcution of 16 GWh. The powerstation utilises...
. It is regulated by the dam Skjærsjødammen from 1890.