Elm Lick Mine

Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Ohio County, Kentucky

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOhio
Nearest TownBeaver Dam
Coordinates37.43750, -86.83560

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorArch On The Green Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1505339
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Longview Mine0.5 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
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Bethel Mines1.6 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Southwind Mine No 11.9 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Wash Plant2.0 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Miracle Mines2.0 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
New Horton Tipple2.0 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Last Chance2.3 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
The Hartford Mine2.3 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
H and T Ramp3.4 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Drakes Creek Stone3.7 miCrushed, Broken Limestone NECActive
Goshen Mine4.6 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned

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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