Lake Havasu Pit

Construction Sand and Gravel abandoned · Mohave County, Arizona

AbandonedConstruction Sand and GravelSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateArizona
CountyMohave
Nearest TownLake Havasu City
Coordinates34.60222, -113.77194

Commodities

PrimaryConstruction Sand and Gravel

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorMcCormick Construction Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0203069
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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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