Burton Dam
220 Day Lily Lane, Clayton, GA 30523Plant Summary Information
Burton Dam is ranked #21 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Burton Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.7 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Burton Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Georgia Power Co |
| Location | Rabun County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1927 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 18.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 72.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,526 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #727 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #139 out of 246 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 26 Georgia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Burton Dam
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Burton Dam Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Burton Dam (704) |
| Plant Address | 220 Day Lily Lane, Clayton, GA 30523 |
| Utility | Georgia Power Co (7140) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.7939, -83.5402 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1927 |
| Annual Generation | 18.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Tallulah River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Burton Dam Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Burton Dam.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatuge | Hayesville, NC | 18.9 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| CS Murphy Point, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.3 GWh | 38 mi |
| Franklin (NC) | Franklin, NC | 2.7 GWh | 30.9 mi |
| Franklin Milliken | Lavonia, GA | 6.4 GWh | 34.9 mi |
| GRP Franklin Renewable Energy Facility | Carnesville, GA | 425.4 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| Keowee | Seneca, SC | 44.3 GWh | 37.1 mi |
| Martins Creek Solar NC, LLC | Murphy, NC | 1.2 GWh | 31.2 mi |
| Mission | Murphy, NC | 7.0 GWh | 28.8 mi |
| Murphy Farm Power, LLC | Culberson, NC | 1.2 GWh | 37.7 mi |
| Nacoochee | Lakemont, GA | 10.9 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| Nantahala | Topton, NC | 188.4 GWh | 33.9 mi |
| Nottely | Blairsville, GA | 24.0 GWh | 33.1 mi |
| Oconee | Seneca, SC | 21.9 TWh | 36.4 mi |
| Queens Creek | Topton, NC | 2.7 GWh | 33.9 mi |
| Seneca City of | Seneca, SC | 728.0 MWh | 34.2 mi |
| Tallulah Falls | Tallulah Falls, GA | 106.2 GWh | 9 mi |
| Terrora | Tallulah Falls, GA | 38.2 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Tugalo | Tallulah Falls, GA | 93.9 GWh | 12 mi |
| Valenite | Westminster, SC | 105.0 MWh | 30 mi |
| Yonah | Toccoa, GA | 35.4 GWh | 13.7 mi |