Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Bradley Cantrell Pond AML Reclamation Project, approximately 2.0 acres total, consists of removal of a pre-law pond and a pre-law sump immediately behind the pond and associated drainage near Flatgap in Johnson County. The project is located on the Redbush USGS Quadrangle Map. The project location is at 37.921 N latitude and 82.909 W longitude. To reach the site from Paintsville, take KY 40 W to KY172 W, make a right onto KY172W, continue for 7.8 miles, the site is on the right at 7830 KY 172. The waste area is located at 37.926 N, 82.920 W, with a total of 8 acres. It is expected around 3 acres will be disturbed for placement of the fill and access to the site. The project involves draining and breaching the pre-law pond and sump and grading the embankments back into the pool area. While the pond is being dewatered, the contractor should monitor of the water quality and treat the discharge if needed. A 2ft flat bottom class 2 ditch will be constructed through the regraded area down to an existing culvert, which will be replaced, into a roadside ditch. Additionally, 9' high block wall will be constructed behind the home to stabilize the hillside near the home with drainage structures. The project site has previously been disturbed by coal mining operations. Construction disturbances will be kept to a minimum utilizing the approved Best Management practices (BMP) plan with a stringently formulated sediment and erosion control program. Prior to beginning any major earth disturbance (excluding initial site preparation for access only), all silt control measures will be installed. These include silt barriers (bales & silt fence) and a temporary sediment trap at the site. Trees greater than 3" diameter at breast height will be cut for construction of the diversion ditch and grading of the pond area. All disturbed areas will be promptly revegetated at the end of construction. Road stone has been included as part of the project to maintain an existing access road to the pond sites.
