09/25/2026
September 25, 2026
Lake Burton Development
Dear Lake Resident:
I want to take this opportunity to notify you that we will be canceling the normal Annual Winter Rule Curve Drawdown due to the continued modernization work at Burton Dam. The new Obermeyer Gates project is expected to start later this year, and the lake will remain at summer pool until this work is completed by early 2028.
Drought continues to affect the lake level on Lake Burton. Lower inflows from the Tallulah River have impacted the lake level over the past few months. We expect the lake to come back up as we continue to receive much needed rainfall this week headed into the fall and winter.
Please remember to receive a construction permit for new structures or for maintenance of existing structures, a construction application must be submitted to Georgia Power for approval. Applications must be reviewed and approved by Georgia Power before starting construction. These applications can be found on our website at www.georgiapower.com.
If you have any questions regarding this message or if we can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to call our office on 706-746-1450.
Sincerely,
Jeff Jackson
Lake Resources Manager
North Georgia Lake Resources Office
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