Storakersvatnet Explained

Storakersvatnet
Akersvatnet
Pushpin Map:Nordland#Norway
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Label:Storakersvatnet
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the lake
Coordinates:66.1663°N 14.3935°W
Location:Rana, Nordland
Basin Countries:Norway
Area:42.3km2
Reference:NVE

Storakersvatnet or Akersvatnet is a lake in the municipality of Rana in Nordland county, Norway. The lake lies about south of the town of Mo i Rana and less than from the border with Sweden. The original lake was only, but a dam was built at the northern end so that it can serve as a reservoir for the Rana power station. This dam has caused the lake to enlarge to an area of .[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Store Akersvatn. Store norske leksikon. Store norske leksikon. no. 2011-12-15.