Mines in Merrick County, Nebraska
6Total
1Active
Merrick County, Nebraska has 6 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 1 of these are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is construction sand and gravel, with 6 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Merrick County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Chip Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Dredge #5-1 (grigsby Pit) | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Dredge 1 | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Intermittent | MSHA |
| Eagle Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Grigsby East Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Intermittent | MSHA |
| Hamilton County Highway Dept | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |