Mines in Powell County, Kentucky
8Total
3Active
Powell County, Kentucky has 8 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 3 of these are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is coal (bituminous), with 3 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Powell County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Bridge Stone | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Drake 01 | Clay | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Natural Bridge Stone Co., Inc. | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Big Creek Mine | Coal (Bituminous) | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed | MSHA |
| Drake #1 | Common Shale | Surface | Intermittent | MSHA |
| Furnace Sand Quarry | Sand, Common | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| No 1 Prep Plant | Coal (Bituminous) | Facility | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Straight Fork | Coal (Bituminous) | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |