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(Page 2) ~- MINE ID ~ OR PROSPECTING ID ~ INSPECTION DATE 11-7-95 This was pre-operational inspection application for Amendment 001. The dewatering of the pit. The pre-amF remove the gravel. Greg Nelson, inspection. N-80-120 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GSC OBSERVATIONS to evaluate site conditions relevant to the operator's amendment involves changes in the mining plan to allow ~ndment mining plan involves the use of a drag line to Weld County Mining Foreman, was present during the According to the operator, the pit has been pumped in the past to a depth of about 20 feet below ground level. A discharge permit has been obtained for this activity. Property owners to the east had reported to the operator that they had experienced water level drops in wells and ponds of about 4 feet. Mr. Chavez, a well owner about 1,000 to 1,5000 feet to the west, reported drops in hie static water level during that time. He told the Division that he deepened his well six feet to maintain production. Since that time, water levels have returned to near their normal static levels. The pit currently is situated east of the Meadow Island Ditch. The South Platte River is located a few thousand feet to the east. Two ponds are located between the river and the pit. Along the south side of the permit is an old irrigation well. Direction of mining ie progressing toward the east. The shorelines on the north, east and south aides of the active pit have been maintained at excellent grades of approximately 4: 1. The southwestern corner of the pit is steeper and will require some grading to meet reclamation standards. A large topsoil stockpile is located in the vicinity of the southeast corner of the pit. The volume ie estimated by the Division at 15,000 to 20,000 cu. yards. I & E Contact Address NAME Donald Carroll OPERATOR Weld County STREET P.O. Box 758 CITY/STATE/ZIP Greeley. CO cc: Carl Mount, DMG ^ CE ^ BL ^ FS ^ ~ ^ HMWMD (CH) ^ SE ^ WQCD (CH) ^ OTHER