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34-073-60872

Well Details

Well ID: 34-073-60872
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Country: United States
State: Ohio
County: Hocking
Municipality: Ward Township
Operator Name: HISTORIC OWNER
Well Pad ID:
Farm/Lease Name: VANSICKLE ALBERT
License Status: Plugged and Abandoned
License Date:
Spud Date:
Spud Drilling Contractor:
Final Drill Date:
Well Total Depth: 3015.00 ft
Configuration: Vertical
Latitude: 39.530000
Longitude: -82.270000

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Well History

Well Status Well Status Date Comment
Plugged/Abandoned 1937-06-15 CN 2010 07 031
Changed to Orphan Well Ready 2010-07-01 Changed Well To Orphan Ready
Record Last Modified 2019-03-25 CN 2010 07 031

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Inspection Data

Inspections Performed

Inspection ID Inspection Date Inspection Type Inspection Result Inspection Comments
-1205009460 2020-6-11 0:00: OR No Violations 3.00
-1352378874 2013-1-28 0:00: OR No Violations
-156842818 2016-8-23 0:00: OR No Violations 1.00
-1581846145 2020-5-27 0:00: OR No Violations 7.00
-259707359 2020-6-8 0:00:0 OR No Violations 5.30
-287273644 2020-5-28 0:00: OR No Violations 5.50
-366597954 2009-10-14 0:00 OR No Violations
-483082788 2020-5-21 0:00: OR No Violations 2.50
-847613058 2020-5-19 0:00: OR No Violations 6.00
-897775926 2013-5-15 0:00: OR No Violations
-921060874 2009-10-6 0:00: OR No Violations
-922549342 2020-6-2 0:00:0 OR No Violations 1.20
0156842818 2016-08-23 Orphan No Violations Orphan well status inspection: Upon inspection, it is observed that this well is still idle and orphan. The condition of the well casing has not changed. Fluid level in the 10.5 diameter casing is at ground level and appears to have crude oil on the surface. Gas is bubbling intermittently from the fluid. New photos were taken of the well location.
0186596065 2009-10-06 Orphan No Violations An inspection was conducted to check status of idle/orphan well. The well status remains the same. Above ground 8casing contains fluid approx 6 from top. The casing is partially peeled/cut at top. Consistent gas bubbling remains at 5 second intervals. No fluid discharge onto ground surface observed. An inspection of property below well location revealed no evidence of old oil and or bare areas. Since the last inspection, the property has been graded by new owner. An access road off St Rte 595 leads directly to the well. Gravel has now been placed on road. Spoke with landowner, Mr. Tony Stalford about well status and preferred access to well. Mr. Stalford would allow entry to well from access road.
0205859988 2008-02-12 Orphan No Violations A complaint was received alleging that an old well is leaking alongside SR 595. An inspection revealed 8 inch casing above ground. The fluid was observed at the top of the casing. At the time of the inspection, fluid was not being released onto the ground surface. However, gas bubbles were observed inside the casing. Records show that this well was plugged on 6/15/1937. Therefore, rods, tubing or surface equipment was not observed. Courthouse research will be conducted. This case will be handed over to the I/O program. The complainant was contacted and informed of the inspection results.
0366597954 2009-10-14 Orphan No Violations Met with the current landowner, Mr. Tony Stalford, at the well site to verify preferred entrance into the well and ensure correct location. Mr. Stalford agreed that access road located directly off St Rte 595 containing gravel is an acceptable entrance. Note: Utilization of road had also been granted by telephone prior to inspection.
0391593427 2012-01-28 Orphan No Violations A follow-
0446294764 2009-10-16 Orphan No Violations An inspection of orphan well was conducted with South Region Oil & Gas Supervisor,Mr. Robert Stonerock. The well status remains the same as last inspection.
0712239465 2008-07-14 Orphan No Violations Checked on the status of orphan well. It was noted that the status has not changed since the last inspection.
0897775926 2013-05-15 Orphan No Violations A follow-up inspection was conducted with Orphan Well Program Supervisor, Mr. Gene Chini. During the inspection, a casing caliper was placed around the outside of the drive pipe and measured 10.5 diameter. This casing extended 42.5 above ground level with an intermittent bubbling of gas on the inside of casing. The fluid contained iron scales with no visual observation of crude oil. A depth counter equipped with a braided line and a 2 oz sinker was utilized for this inspection to gauge the wellbore depth through the open 10.5 diameter casing. The total depth was measured at 20 and the material that was encountered resemebled a soft clay-like material.
0921060874 2009-10-06 Orphan No Violations An inspection revealed that well status remains the same. Gas bubbles observed inside fluid within approx 6 from top of 8 casing. No discharge of fluid at time of inspection to include no evidence surrounding the immediate area. Landowner Right of Entry Form has been received and will be placed in I/O program. Access road located off St Rte 595 leads directly to well. The landowner also prefers this to be entry point for service rig. Since last inspection, gravel has been placed on road.
1112611430 2018-05-18 Orphan No Violations Orphan Well Status Inspection: Upon inspection, it is observed that the status of this well has not changed since the last inspection. The 8.63 diameter casing is open to the atmosphere, the fluid level is approximately 3 downhole and gas is steadily bubbling out into the atmosphere. This well is part of the Hocking #2 Plugging Project which is scheduled to be bid in FY 2019.
1126692795 2009-11-19 Orphan No Violations An inspection conducted with Mr. Dan Goins revealed that status of well has not changed. Fluid remains at top of casing with no discharge onto ground surface. Bubbling still observed inside casing, but Gas Meter unable to detect reading. The 02 meter showed 20.9 around location to include placement at bubbling. Iron scales also observed inside fluid. An attempt to locate plugging material inside casing not successful.
1206111475 2008-03-04 Orphan No Violations An attempt to visit with the landowner and explain the procedures relating to the orphan wells was not successful. The landowner has not contacted the DMRM regarding this issue.
1229664123 2020-6-3 0:00:0 OR No Violations 5.20
1295302752 2020-5-12 0:00: OR No Violations 1.50
1352378874 2013-01-28 Orphan No Violations I accompanied Andy Thomas And Brent Bear on the inspection of this well.
1359575689 2013-01-28 Orphan No Violations Accompanied Brent Bear on inspection of this well for the Idle and Orphan program. Also accompanied by Justin Smith.
1483986575 2017-01-06 Orphan No Violations Orphan well status inspection, accompanied by DOGRM Geologist Jake Glascock: Upon inspection, it is observed that this well is still idle, incapable of production, and is orphan. There has been little to no change at the well site since the last inspection by the Division. The well consists of 8 diameter surface casing rising approximately 3 above the ground surface. Fluid level inside the surface casing is level with, or slightly above, the ground surface. Oil is present at the top of the fluid column in the surface casing. Gas bubbles periodically through the fluid and into the atmosphere. A gas odor is present around the well head, however the PhD6 gas meter did not register any ambient concentration of methane. The updated Site Evaluation Matrix score for the well is 212. Updated photos were taken. The well has been in the Orphan Well Program since 2010.
1564929504 2008-02-26 Administrative Inspection No Violations An attempt was made to visit with the landowner. A business card was left and instructing them to contact the DMRM.
1590516843 2020-5-13 0:00: OR No Violations 3.00
1591706562 2020-6-9 0:00:0 OR No Violations 9.00
1591899190 2020-5-26 0:00: OR No Violations 6.00
1593526016 2020-6-30 0:00: PB No Violations 3.00
1836208069 2020-6-1 0:00:0 OR No Violations 7.50
1860264144 2020-5-14 0:00: OR No Violations 1.70
186596065 2009-10-6 0:00: OR No Violations
197755175 2020-5-20 0:00: OR No Violations 6.30
205859988 2008-2-12 0:00: OR No Violations
391593427 2012-1-28 0:00: OR No Violations
446294764 2009-10-16 0:00 OR No Violations
513336465 2020-5-18 0:00: OR No Violations 8.10
606762267 2020-6-10 0:00: OR No Violations 3.50
648010400 2020-6-4 0:00:0 OR No Violations 4.00
712239465 2008-7-14 0:00: OR No Violations

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References