Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Ohio County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ohio |
| Nearest Town | Beaver Dam |
| Coordinates | 37.45110, -86.81190 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Bethel Mines |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1515794 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Horton Tipple | 1.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Southwind Mine No 1 | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Wash Plant | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Elm Lick Mine | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Stewart Mine | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Longview Mine | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Miracle Mines | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Baizetown No 3 | 3.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Last Chance | 3.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| The Hartford Mine | 3.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| H and T Ramp | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mine No 4 | 4.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
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.