Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Nearest Town | Wales |
| Coordinates | 39.47056, -111.67066 |
Commodities
| Primary | Construction Sand and Gravel |
Mine Details
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Clawson Excavating, Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 4202712 |
Nearest Recorded Sites
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|
| Utah Dept. Highways Pit #20028 | 1.5 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Utah Dept.highways Pit No.20028 | 1.5 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Utah Dept.highways Pit No.20029 | 1.5 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Utah Dept. Highways Pit #20029 | 1.5 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Utah Dept. Highways Pit #20030 | 1.8 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Utah Dept.highways Pit No.20030 | 1.8 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Wales Tufa Deposit | 3.4 mi | Calcium | Occurrence |
| Utah Dept.highways Pit No.20027 | 3.5 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Utah Dept. Highways, Pit #20027 | 3.5 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Coal Canyon Gravel Pit | 4.3 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Coal Canyon Gravel Pit | 4.3 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Power Screen | 4.4 mi | Construction Sand and Gravel | Abandoned |
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.