Burton Dam
220 Day Lily Lane, Clayton, GA 30523Plant Summary Information
Burton Dam is ranked #23 out of 28 hydroelectric power plants in Georgia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Burton Dam is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Burton Dam |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Georgia Power Co |
| Location | Rabun County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1927 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 25.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 101.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,683 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #677 out of 1,374 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #126 out of 222 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 28 Georgia Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Burton Dam
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 Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1927 |
| Annual Generation | 25.4 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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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatuge | Hayesville, NC | 31.3 GWh | 21.1 mi |
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| Keowee | Seneca, SC | 61.5 GWh | 37.1 mi |
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| Multitrade Rabun Gap, LLC | Rabun Gap, GA | 122.5 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| Murphy Farm Power, LLC | Culberson, NC | 1.4 GWh | 37.7 mi |
| Nacoochee | Lakemont, GA | 17.8 GWh | 3.5 mi |
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| Nottely | Blairsville, GA | 36.3 GWh | 33.1 mi |
| Oconee | Seneca, SC | 24.1 TWh | 36.4 mi |
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| Tugalo | Tallulah Falls, GA | 105.9 GWh | 12 mi |
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