Burton
Tallulah River·
Rabun, Georgia·
Built 1927·
Gravity·
129 ft tall
High Hazard
Hydroelectric
Fire Protection
Stock
Or Small Fish Pond
Fish And Wildlife Pond
Recreation
Public Utility
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 129 ft (taller than 99.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,043 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 108.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,775 acres |
| Drainage Area | 118 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00864 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 30, 2023
State Regulated: No
Ownership
Georgia Power Company
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Burton?
Burton is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Burton?
Burton is owned by Georgia Power Company (Public Utility).
When was Burton last inspected?
Burton was last inspected on March 30, 2023.
When was Burton built?
Burton was completed in 1927, making it 99 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.