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Verified gage-height and water-temperature observations are not currently available for Lake Burton in Georgia. LakeRadar does not substitute modeled values.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 10:47PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Surface elevation benchmark above sea level (MSL) for Lake Burton
Natural freshwater basin with seasonal hydrologic fluctuations
Deepest basin sounding across ~2,775 acres
Refreshing (60–70°F) · Cool swim · Moderate comfort
No active telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Burton. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
TALLULAH R AT TERRORA PWRHSE, NR TALLULAH FALLS,GA · Oct 11, 7:30 AM UTC
Historical daily time series not currently recorded for this monitoring station. Real-time continuous digital USGS sensors are prioritized for major floodway rivers.
Tributary runoff, precipitation, and snowmelt elevate the waterbody to its annual summer recreation pool.
Water levels remain stable for peak boating, public park ramps, sport angling, and shoreline swimming.
Regulated seasonal drawdowns or natural seasonal minimums occur to prepare for winter freeze-up and spring capacity.
No recent observation table entries recorded for this site. In-situ stage height is verified through annual bathymetric surveys and state environmental monitoring rather than continuous automated gauge feeds.
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (33/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 91% chance of precipitation is likely. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Continuous In-Situ Telemetry Notice: Active continuous automated telemetry stations are not currently installed directly within Lake Burton. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Official vertical datum, navigational perimeter geometry, and bathymetric basin contours are cataloged from official hydrographic surveys conducted by Georgia Department of Energy & Environmental Protection.