Carico Lake Mine

Turquoise abandoned · Lander County, Nevada

AbandonedTurquoiseSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
Nearest TownCrescent Valley
Coordinates40.41611, -116.57639

Commodities

PrimaryTurquoise

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorCarico Lake Mining Co LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2602586
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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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