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<br />INSPECTION REPORT - PAGE 2 <br />FILE N0. M-76-020-SG <br />DATE: July 8, 1985 <br />OBSERVATIONS OF IMPORTANCE: <br />1. The inspectors were accompanied by Mr. Jack Williams. No mining in the <br />"Dredge Hole" was being conducted at this time. Gravel was stockpiled from <br />previous mining. In general this is a well maintained and efficient operation <br />and is in compliance with permit requirements. <br />2. There has been concern at this site for possible bank erosion up stream <br />from the mining area. The operator stated that a dam is constructed upstream <br />from the dredge hole in late summer through early winter (low flow) i:o divert <br />water so the dredge hole can be mined. The location of this dam would not <br />create a substantial back water condition or create an unstable bank, The <br />operator stated that in the past a smaller dam has been constructed i'urther <br />upstream to divert water into the stream channel that is further easi:. This <br />dam may have been at least partially outside of the permit boundary. At the <br />time of this inspection no dam was constructed in the area. It was discussed <br />with the operator that all mining related construction must be within the <br />permit boundary. See recommendation No. 1. <br />3. A pond and a portion of a previously constructed stream channel dike has <br />washed out north west and outside of the permit boundary. Reconstruction of <br />this dike and pond were discussed. The inspector stated that if mining or <br />construction directly related to mining is to be conducted in this area then a <br />permit amendment should be filed. If the purpose is to soley reconstruct the <br />channel berms, then a permit amendment would not be required. <br />4. The wash plant sediment pond was inspected this pond is near full with <br />sediment. See Recommendation No. 2. <br />5. The Division appreciates the cooperation of Mr. Jack Williams of Animas <br />Aggregate during this inspection. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS: <br />1. Mark and identify permit boundaries. Notify employees that no mining or <br />mining related construction is to be conducted outside of the permitted area. <br />2. Submit a plan to clean the sediment pond and dispose of the accumulated <br />sediment. This plan should include a time frame for this work and should be <br />submitted prior to August 1, 1985. <br />/ygt <br />Doc. No. 2251 <br />