The data below represent everything available in the MBMG Abandoned and Inactive Mines (AIM) database.
AIM Id | Name | Alternate Name | District | County |
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GR003179 | WASA MINE | DUNKLEBERG | GRANITE |
MRDS | AMLI | MILS | Latitude | Longitude | Datum |
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W007458 | 20-023 | 300390148 | 46.4983 | -113.0944 |
Township | Range | Section | QSection | UTM Northing | UTM Easting | UTM Zone | UTM Datum |
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09N | 12W | 27 | CDCD | 5151461 | 339007 | 12 |
Average Elevation | Elev Units | Land Owner | 250K Quad | 100K Quad | 24K Quad |
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F | BUTTE | PHILIPSBURG | PIKES PEAK |
Property Type | Update Date | Who Updated |
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LODE | 4/5/1995 | PAH |
Commodities Identified |
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LEAD SILVER ZINC |
Information |
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Agency: NF Region District: R1 Ranger District: DEERLODGE Forest Service Tract: Watershed Code: Forest or Resource Area: DEERLODGE Owner: M Impact: V Report: Wasa Popoff (1953) provides a detailed description and underground maps of the Wasa area. Mineralization at the Wasa was localized by the Wasa-Dunkleburg fault, which is subparallel to the axial plane of the Dunkelburg Anticline, and by favorable limestone beds in the Kootanai Formation. Mineralization occurs both along the fault and in replacement zones in the limestone. The ore contains fine grained sphalerite, pyrite, chalcopyrite, galena, quartz, pyrrhotite, and siderite (Popoff, 1953; Pardee, 1917). The Wasa was primarily a zinc mine; the ore averaged 4.3-5.5% Zn, .3% Pb, and only a trace of precious metals. Drilling indicates vertical zonation, with an increase in galena with depth (Popoff, 1953). The mine operated in the early 1900's and again from 1941-1947. There are 3 caved adits over a 120 foot vertical range, with at least 3500 feet and some large stopes. All adits are caved. The lower (Wasa No. 1) adit discharges water, which combines with the discharge from the Kirkendal/Koski to form a substantial flow and the headwaters of the North Fork of Douglas Creek. Northern Testing Laboratories (1983) performed a detailed study of cleanup options for the dumps at the Wasa. Using drill hole data from five holes, they estimated that there are 12,000 tons of material with an average grade of a trace of gold, .2 oz/ton silver, .010-.044% copper, .001% zinc, and .58-.99% zinc. They concluded that metal values were two low to provide any economic benefit to the cleanup. |
Sample Id | Sampler | pH | SC | Date | TempC | Flow Rate | Flow Units | Flow Method | Source | Ind No | Veg | Stain | Salt | Sulf | Turb | Location Related to Stream | Stream | Sedimention | Photos Available? | Photo Numbers | Remarks |
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DWSS10L | OEB | 7.1 | 140.2 | 9/1/1992 | 0.41 | GPM | BUCKET AND | ||||||||||||||
DWSS20L | OEB | 6.31 | 228.4 | 9/1/1992 | 4.37 | GPM | BUCKET AND | ||||||||||||||
DWSS30L | OB | 7.85 | 360.9 | 9/1/1992 | 7.5 | GPM | BUCKET AND |
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Mill Tailings: N Adit Discharge: Y Metal Leaching: Y Water Erosion: Y Residence: N Hazardous Materials: N Open Adit: N Visit: Y Comments: |
Sample Id | Source | Date | Sampler | Sample Type | L Transect | Soil Interval | Indicator of contamination | Path | Veg | Color | Salt | Photos Available? | Photo Numbers |
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DWSD10H | 9/1/1992 | OEB | GRAB | ||||||||||
DWSD20H | 9/1/1992 | OEB | COMP | 3' INTERVALS 0-1" | N | ||||||||
DWSD30H | 9/1/1992 | OEB | COMP | 3' INTERVALS 0-6" |
Information |
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Investigator: J. MADISON Date: 8/1/1992 Photos Available?: Access: Nearest Wetlands/Bog: Drainage Basin: Water Contact Stream: Nearest Surface Water Intake: Number of Surface Water Intake(s) observed within 15 miles downstream: Uses of Surface Water Intake(s) observed within 15 miles downstream: Nearest Wells (miles): Number of Wells within 4 miles: Uses of Wells within 4 miles: Nearest Dwelling (miles): Number of Months Occupied: Number of Houses within 2 miles: Recreational Usage on Site: Nearest Recreational Area (miles): Name or Type of Recreational Area: Safety Risk from Open Adit/Shaft: Safety Risk from Highwall or Unstable Slopes: Safety Risk from Unstable Structures: Safety Risk from Chemicals: Safety Risk from Solid Waste (includes sharp rusted items): Safety Risk from Explosives: Sensitive Environments within 2 miles of Site or 15 miles Downstream: Population within 0-0.25 miles: Population within 0.25-0.5 miles: Population within 0.5-1 miles: Population within 1-2 miles: Population within 2-3 miles: Population within 3-4 miles: Public Interest: |
Sample Id | Lab Id | Description | Project | Comments |
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DWSD10H | 92S1065 | WASA MINE | DLFORST | Changed by Rich; 5/31/95 |
DWSD20H | 92S1064 | WASA MINE | DLFORST | Changed by Rich; 5/31/95 |
DWSD30H | 92S1063 | WASA MINE | DLFORST | Changed by Rich; 5/31/95 |
End of report. Retrieved 5/3/2024 5:08:56 PM.
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