Coal (Bituminous) abandoned and sealed · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Dawson Springs,ky |
| Coordinates | 37.47220, -87.88890 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Type | Underground |
| Operator | Unicorn Coal Resources Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1513109 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Coal No 3 | 0.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Wolf Creek Mining Company No 1 | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Pyro Mine No 6 | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Cynthia Coal Co Inc No 5 | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Brandt #1 | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Art Jon No 1 | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| T & T #2 | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Prep Plant No 1 | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Central Shop | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Pyro Prep Plant | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Pyro #9 Slope William Station | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Pyro Mine No 11 | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
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.