Wells Cargo Mine

AbandonedCrushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateIdaho
CountyPower
Nearest TownPocatello
Coordinates42.82064, -112.51730

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Stone NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorWashington Group International Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1001940

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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