Rough Creek Surface No 2

Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Webster County, Kentucky

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateKentucky
CountyWebster
Nearest TownDiamond
Coordinates37.40390, -87.78670

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorDonaldson Creek Mining Company Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1513381
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M & N #51.3 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Providence Mine1.4 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Dakota #11.9 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Weslo Mine #32.1 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
No 1 Mine2.1 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Mobile Auger #3 Unit 572.1 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Providence Diamond J2.2 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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