INSPEC40637

• Permit No: M1982090
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: NOTICE OF INSPECTION AND INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 7/11/1985
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

INSPECTION REPORT - PAGE 2
FILE N0. 82-90
DATE: July 11, 1985
OBSERVATIONS OF IMPORTANCE:

1. The inspectors were accompanied by Mr. Jim Points and Mr. Charles
Ponchak. Prior to the field inspection, an updated annual report map
was given to the inspectors. This map is now part of the active
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Division file.
2. The waste rock dump area was inspected. It was discussed that
approximately 3,000 to 5,000 tons of waste rock is produced annually.
It is planned that the waste rock pile will extend onto the Old King
Lease Tailings area. It was discussed that no further dumping of waste
rock will occur on the south bank of Imogene Creek. A berm (small
bench) has been constructed to prevent upslope waste rock from falling
into the creek.
Trash disposal at *.his site is under control. Only mine trash is
generated and then disposed of into the upper portions of the waste rock
pile at the northe,sst corner. Barrel disposal was discussed and the
operator was informed that any chemical barrels should be adequately
disposed. The operator is encouraged to further investigate if chemical
barrels are being adequately disposed of.
The seepage dam constructed along Canyon Creek and below the active
tailings disposal area exhibited fractures at the surface. In addition,
small riprap was placed to a low level to prevent erosion of this
seepage dam. It was discussed that this area should be "dressed up" to
minimize the potential of possible failure of this berm. The berm is
constructed adjacent to the bank of Canyon Creek and would act as a
channel bank in the event of high water. See Recommendation No. 1.
5. The tailings area was inspected. Field measurements indicate that the
tailings pile outslope was constructed at approximately 320
(1.6H:1V). It should be noted that Federal Resources has submitted a
geotechnical analysis which indicates that these slopes will be
constructed at 2H:IV. This report was required by the Board to be
incorporated as part of the permit by stipulation. Recommendations by
Federal Resource's Consulting Engineer to construct the tailings pile
outslope at 2H:1V are considered permit requirements. However, the
operator did not think that this was required. The Division seeks to
resolve this issue by informing Federal Resources that the tailings pile
should be constructed in a manner to avoid regrading of the slopes. The
Division believes that this construction could be accomplished without