Mine Flooding History of a Regional Below-Drainage Coalfield Dominated by Barrier Leakage (1970–2014)

Figure 10

Closer view of phase 1 flooding progress in year 1970 showing Williams Pool and the three subpools (mines 63, 56, and 38) that later merged into the Fairmont Pool. Ultimate extent of the flooded Fairmont Pool is shown in thick red line, dashed along the “beach” location. Purple symbol represents location of Buffalo Creek mine water breakout in 1997.