Burton

Georgia — Rabun County

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyRabun
Coordinates34.79399, -83.54040

Physical Characteristics

NID Height129 ft
Dam Height129 ft
Dam Length1,043 ft
NID Storage108,000 acre-ft
Max Storage108,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,775 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerGeorgia Power Company

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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