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HONEYWOOD COAL COMPANY <br />HAMILTON M1NE <br />1997 ANNUAL HYDROLOGIC REPORT <br />Introduction <br />RECEIVED <br />'JUL 0 g 1998 <br />Division of Minerals 8 Geology <br />The Hamilton Mine began operating during the second quarter of 1992. The mine was reclaimed <br />and idled during the fourth quarter of 1993. The mine permit area had not previously been mined <br />by either surface or underground methods. <br />During 1995 the operator received approval from the DMG to revise its water monitoring plan. <br />The revised water monitoring plan was incorporated into the permit by the approval of technical <br />revision No. 6. The current water monitoring requirements are defined on page 2.05-35 of the <br />permit revised September 1995. The techniques used to collect samples and measure flows are <br />presented on page 2.05-35a. The monitoring locations are shown on the Hydrologic Area Map, <br />permit Map I10. Monitoring data for this year's report is segregated into the following <br />appendices: <br />Appendix No. Monitoring Data <br />I Surface Water <br />II Springs <br />III Alluvial Wells <br />IV Bedrock Wells <br />V Water Monitorin Re uirements <br />Surface Water <br />Surface water that may flow from the permit area will flow; 1) along ephemeral drainages into <br />Naturita Creek which discharges into the San Miguel River or; 2) along ephemeral drainages that <br />flow directly into the San Miguel River. <br />Broad Canyon is the major drainage feature to the east of the permit area. Flow from Broad <br />Canyon discharges directly into Naturita Creek. Monitoring point H-2 is located where Broad <br />Canyon intersects Naturita Creek. During the fourth quarter monitoring event, a I gallon per <br />minute flow was recorded for Broad Canyon. <br />