Chaco Limestone Quarry

AbandonedDimension LimestoneSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySan Juan
Nearest TownWaterflow
Coordinates36.78528, -108.49889

Commodities

PrimaryDimension Limestone

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorCHACO LIMESTONE QUARRY LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2902390

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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