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V <br />beyond its design capabilities, and as a result the primary spillway is only marginally <br />functional. There is some concern that a large scale flow event will easily overwhelm the <br />primary spillway, causing the pond to overflow possibly breaching the embankment. <br />In order to solve this safety problem, a new primary spillway will be constructed in the <br />pond embankment allowing flood waters to safely transit the embankment. <br />Erosion Control <br />The reclaimed haul road, which traverses a steep canyon side, is subject to erosion in a <br />number of places. Although the extent of erosion is relatively small at this time, the nick <br />points that are developing along the road fill slopes will eventually become well incised <br />gullies as a result of the intense summer thunderstorms that develop over the Bookcliffs. <br />Repairing these features before they become exacerbated will aid in site stabilization, and <br />minimize the necessity, cost and complexity of future work. <br />Revegetation <br />Revegetation has been successful at many areas of the site. However, some additional <br />steep slope revegetation work could be accomplished in select areas. Revegetation of the <br />steep slopes in the vicinity of the upper adit bench would enhance overall site stability. <br />Inter - seeding of other areas is also indicated. <br />Summary <br />The Fruita Number 1 and 2 Mines was a permitted site where the reclamation bond was <br />forfeited by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Most of the forfeited bond <br />has been used to fund previous reclamation tasks at the site. The site is located within a <br />dynamic canyon, subject to periodic intense flash flooding. A stream conveyance <br />structure was constructed to safely move flood waters through the steep canyon within <br />which the mine is constructed. This structure is in need of significant upgrade and <br />rehabilitation work in order to remain functional. Should the channel fail, portions of the <br />site reclamation work will be jeopardized by flood waters. Further, the site sediment <br />pond is in need of substantial repair in order to safely pass flood waters. Over - topping of <br />the pond embankment, potentially resulting in pond failure, could occur as a rGsalt*f a <br />large volume storm event. d—t *- <br />DRMS estimates that the cost to complete reclamation work will be $53,000.00. We <br />currently hold $2,794.00 in remaining bond, and a Civil Penalty Grant in the amount of <br />$15,000.00. The current grant, in addition to the remaining forfeited bond, leaves a total <br />of approximately $17,794 available for reclamation work, far short of the amount needed. <br />Therefore, DRMS requests that a Civil Penalty Grant in the amount of $35,000 be <br />awarded in order to cover the projected deficit. <br />