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Abandoned mines in Iowa

Find the public record behind a former mining site. Explore reported locations, mined materials and operating history as a starting point for acquisition, reuse or reclamation research.

1,140 matching recordsMSHA snapshot · 2026-10-31

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History means records exist in the imported sources, including older periods. Missing history is not evidence of a clean safety record. Operator and controller names are the last relationships reported in the Mines snapshot; they are not verified current property owners.

Mine / reported locationMaterial / typeReported statusReported relationshipsAvailable history
Donnellson QuarryLee, IAMSHA 1301732Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/29/1985Cessford Construction CompanyReported operatorCRH PLCReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Dorweiler Sand & Gravel PitPalo Alto, IAMSHA 1300704Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/18/1980Midwest Limestone Company IncReported operatorLarry E MooreReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Dotzler QuarryHoward, IAMSHA 1300243Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/22/1985Welp & Mc Carten IncReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Douds DrillingWapello, IANear OttumwaMSHA 1300282Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 11/05/2025Douds Stone LLCReported operatorDaniel Ryan RobertsReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Douds QuarryVan Buren, IANear DoudsMSHA 1300018Crushed, Broken Limestone NECUndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 01/12/2017Douds Stone, LLCReported operatorDaniel Ryan RobertsReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Douglas RutterClay, IANear SpencerMSHA 1302326Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/02/2021Douglas RutterReported operatorDouglas D RutterReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Dows QuarryFranklin, IAMSHA 1300410Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1985Weaver Construction CompanyReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Doyle SandClinton, IAMSHA 1301279Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1985Aggrecon CorpReported operatorJerry L KinkeadReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Drewes QuarryFayette, IAMSHA 1300291Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/27/1979Fayette CountyReported operatorFayette County-IAReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
DSM Portable 2Marshall, IANear FERGUSONMSHA 1300932Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 04/16/2025Martin Marietta MaterialsReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Dudley PitDallas, IAMSHA 1301932Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/20/1985Weaver Construction CompanyReported operatorJames W WeaverReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Duenow ShopMitchell, IANear St. AnsgarMSHA 1300284Crushed, Broken Limestone NECFacilityAbandonedStatus date: 05/10/2018L R Falk Construction CompanyReported operatorLindsey R FalkReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Duren Sand and GravelMitchell, IANear StacyvilleMSHA 1302350Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/10/2007Duren Sand and GravelReported operatorMark A DurenReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
Durham QuarryMarion, IAMSHA 1300023Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/11/1981Kaser CorpReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials Inc; Kaser CorporationReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
DUSEK SAND & GRAVEL LTD.Sac, IAMSHA 1302127Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/04/1998Dusek Sand & Gravel LtdReported operatorDonald Dusek; Ken DusekReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
DUSEK SAND & GRAVEL LTD.Sac, IAMSHA 1302212Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/04/1998Dusek Sand & Gravel LtdReported operatorDonald Dusek; Ken DusekReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Dyersville No 1 QuarryDelaware, IAMSHA 1300024Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/03/1985Dyersville Ready Mix IncReported operatorTony ThierReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Dyersville QuarryDubuque, IAMSHA 1301528Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/05/1985Kuhlman Construction CompanyReported operatorRick L Kuhlman; Reid E KuhlmanReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Dynes QuarryMitchell, IAMSHA 1300285Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/16/1985L R Falk Construction CompanyReported operatorLindsey R FalkReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Earlham QuarryMadison, IAMSHA 1300113Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/23/1986Monarch Cement CompanyReported operatorMonarch Cement CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Earlham Quarry And MillMadison, IAMSHA 1300123Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985Martin Marietta AggregatesReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Earl Roberts QuarryWinneshiek, IAMSHA 1301830Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 06/24/1988Keune Construction CompanyReported operatorKeune RonaldReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Early Chapel Quarry And MillMadison, IAMSHA 1300036Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985Gendler Stone Products Company IncReported operatorGendler Stone Products Company IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
East Marion Sand Pit & PlantLinn, IAMSHA 1300651Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 11/08/1983Alpha Crushed Stone IncReported operatorB W CarpenterReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Eberhardt QuarryClayton, IAMSHA 1300453Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1979Kuhlman Construction CompanyReported operatorRick L Kuhlman; Reid E KuhlmanReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
EckermanWinneshiek, IAMSHA 1300793Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/09/1981Roverud Construction IncReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Eckerman Sand & GravelWinneshiek, IAMSHA 1301427Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/09/1981Roverud Construction IncReported operatorMDU Resources Group IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Eddyville QuarryMonroe, IAMSHA 1301226Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/29/1985Kaser CorpReported operatorMartin Marietta Materials Inc; Kaser CorporationReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Edgewood West QuarryDelaware, IAMSHA 1300111Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/05/1985Kuhlman Construction CompanyReported operatorRick L Kuhlman; Reid E KuhlmanReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
Eganhouse Pit & PlantJones, IAMSHA 1300671Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 03/17/1986Eganhouse Sand & GravelReported operatorEganhouse GregReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →

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Acquisition & reuse

Use the mine name and reported location to investigate county parcel and title records, mineral rights, access and planning constraints. MSHA mailing addresses are addresses of record and may not locate the mine. Confirm the parcel and current ownership separately.

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Reclamation projects

Check official reclamation inventories and state or tribal programmes for documented hazards, project status and programme criteria. A matching name or an MSHA abandoned status alone does not confirm a programme match.

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Source: MSHA public datasets. Production history checks quarterly and annual mine production/employment records. Safety history checks violations, inspections and accident reports; other source coverage is available on each mine profile.