Site Narrative
The Gold Pass Mine is situated in the Rademacher Mining District south and adjacent to Ridgecrest, CA. The north end of mining district includes the BLM Rademacher Hills Viewshed Management Area which is comprised of 18,000 acres, providing an area hiking, biking OHV use, and equestrian activity. The Gold Pass Mine and more than forty additional mine sites are within this viewshed.
Previous/Existing Assessments
The locations and condition of mine features were compiled during a study of the Rademacher Hills Viewshed. During this study forty-three mine sites with physical hazards were documented and recommendations for safety closure were submitted to the Ridgecrest Field Office in May, 2001.
Reclamation/Recommendations
The shaft should be backfilled or fenced to prevent accidental entry and the adit portal should be gated.
Estimated Costs
A plan to mitigate this site an other physical hazards has not yet been implemented but cost to backfill or fence the shaft are estimated at less than $2000.
Risks: Physical Safety
AMLIS #: CA036500013
Location: N35 33 41, W117 38 54
Field Office: Ridgecrest
Congressional District: 21
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