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discharge was observed as clear and there <br />was no concern of suspended solids. <br />NOTE: Recent pond cleanout has occurred <br />and the cleanout material is currently <br />being stockpiled on the pond embankment. <br />This pond is functioning as designed. <br />Working Pond <br />Inspected the pond for stability and overall <br />functionality. This included the inlet <br />structure, principle spillway, and r <br />emergency spillway. This pond is'p, <br />functioning as designed. It is understood g: <br />via conversation during the inspection and <br />information obtained from previous DRMS inspection reports that there have been issues <br />regarding the pond principle spillway. As a result, the operator has recently reconstructed <br />the pond embankment to include a new <br />discharge structure. Information obtained <br />in OSMRE's May 2015 inspection report <br />identified areas of concern with regard to <br />erosion control BMP's and their improperd ti <br />implementation in this area. Several of <br />those same concerns that were noted in the�'� <br />aforementioned inspection report were <br />also observed during this inspection. <br />Further conversation with Mr. Blunt about <br />it I <br />this issue provided additional insight. Mr. =� , <br />Blunt provided that because of the wild <br />game that frequent this pond for watering, ,, a <br />they continue to trample the hay wattles <br />time and time again, thus creating an <br />ongoing maintenance item. <br />East Pit Ditch <br />Inspected the drainage for stability and overall functionality. This drainage is approximately 30' <br />wide and consists of riprap armoring with a D50 of about 12-18". Overall, the East Pit Ditch <br />appears to be stable and functioning as designed. <br />Contemporaneous Reclamation (Rule 4.13) <br />Reclamation activities were observed at the west pit reclamation block. Although no one was <br />working in this area during the inspection, it is evident that reclamation is underway. Those <br />efforts include recent backfill and grading for preparation of topsoil redistribution. Additionally, <br />the operator is crushing and screening rock for construction of the west pit ditch. <br />Revegetation (Rule 4.15) <br />2 <br />