Dolet Hills Lignite Company

AbandonedCoal (Lignite)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyDe Soto
Nearest TownMansfield
Coordinates31.95583, -93.42333

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Lignite)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorDolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1601031

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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