Lake Burton (Georgia)
Lake Burton is a 2,775 acres (11.23 km2) reservoir with 62 miles (100 km) of shoreline located in the northeastern corner of Georgia in Rabun County. The lake is owned and administered by the Georgia Power/Southern Company, but it is a public lake. Noted for the remarkable clarity of its water and surrounded by the biodiverse ecosystem of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the lake celebrated its centennial in 2020.
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| Location | Rabun County, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34°49′37″N 83°33′18″W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Tallulah River |
| Primary outflows | Tallulah River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 2,775 acres (1,123 ha) |
| Max. depth | 120 ft (37 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,865 ft (568 m) |
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