Desert Sand Portable

Construction Sand and Gravel abandoned · Nye County, Nevada

AbandonedConstruction Sand and GravelSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNevada
CountyNye
Nearest TownPahrump
Coordinates36.16099, -116.04003

Commodities

PrimaryConstruction Sand and Gravel

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorDesert Sand & Gravel Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2602456
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Nearest Recorded Sites

SiteDistanceCommodityStatus
Arcan Prospect1.4 miGoldProspect
Wheeler Pit2.8 miConstruction Sand and GravelAbandoned
A S C Excavating & Grading2.8 miCrushed, Broken Stone NECAbandoned
Death Valley-Tecopa2.8 miBentoniteUnknown
Calvada Pit4.1 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Pahrump Community Pit and Mill5.2 miConstruction Sand and GravelActive
Ms1105.3 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Bolling Pit5.4 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Wulfenstein Pit5.5 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Valley Sand and Gravel6.1 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Calhoon's Sand and Gravel Pit6.2 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Screen Plant #16.3 miSand, Industrial NECIntermittent

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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