Lick Creek Mine

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateAlabama
CountyShelby
Nearest TownGurnee Junction
Coordinates33.19639, -86.96667

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorTuscaloosa Resources Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0103194

What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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