Burton
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Rabun |
| Nearest City | Tallulah Falls |
| River/Stream | Tallulah River |
| Coordinates | 34.79399, -83.54040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 129 ft |
| Dam Height | 129 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,043 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,775 acres |
| Drainage Area | 118 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Georgia Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |