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HONEYWOOD COAL COMPANY ' HAMILTON MINE 1995 ANNUAL HYDROLOGIC REPORT ' Introduction The Hamilton Mine began operating during the second quarter of ' 1992. The mine was reclaimed and idled during the fourth quarter of 1993. The mine permit area had not previously been mined by either surface or underground methods. ' During 1995 the operator received approved from the DMG to revise its water monitoring plan. The revised water monitoring ' plan was incorporated into the permit by the approval of technical revision No. 6. The current water monitoring requirements are defined on page 2.05-35 of the permit revised ' September 1995. The techniques used to collect samples and measure flows is presented on page 2.05-35a. The monitoring locations are shown on the Hydrologic Area Map, permit Map 110. Monitoring data for this years report is segregated into the following appendices: Appendix No. Monitoring Data ' I Surface Water II Springs ' III Alluvial Wells IV Bedrock Wells V Water Monitoring Requirements ' Surface Water t Surface water that may flow from the permit area will flow; 1) along ephemeral drainages into Naturita Creek which discharges into the San Miguel River or; 2) along ephemeral drainages that flow directly into the San Miguel River. t Broad Canyon is the major drainage feature to the east of the permit area. Flow from Broad Canyon discharges directly into Naturita Creek. Monitoring point H-2 is located where Broad Canyon intersects Naturita Creek. During May 1995, there was a recorded flow of 3 cfs at monitoring point H-2. This flow was ' traced back to the irrigated fields located four to five miles southeast of the permit area. These fields are east of Broad Canyon and east of State Highway 141. ' A minor unnamed drainage feature which bisects Section 33 in a north south direction is referred to as Section 33 Creek. Sediment Pond B is located in this creek. Monitoring point S-1 1 1