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34-073-62591

Well Details

Well ID: 34-073-62591
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Country: United States
State: Ohio
County: Hocking
Municipality: Benton Township
Operator Name: HISTORIC OWNER
Well Pad ID:
Farm/Lease Name: GECKLER, ED
License Status: Final Restoration
License Date:
Spud Date:
Spud Drilling Contractor:
Final Drill Date:
Well Total Depth:
Configuration: Vertical
Latitude: 39.400000
Longitude: -82.590000

For data sources see[1]

Well History

Well Status Well Status Date Comment
Oil and Gas 2007-12-09 NO PREVIOUS RECORD OF WELL. COMPLAINT REFERRED BY THE HOCKING CO HEALTH DEPT ON 9/7/2007 AND WELL WAS INSPECTED ON THIS DATE. FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE WELL ONTO THE GROUND FROM A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE 7" CASING ABOVE GROUND. FLUID DISCHARGED FROM THE WELL WAS CLEAR AND CONSTANT, WITH A QUANTAB READING OF 3PPM CHLORIDE. THERE IS 4.5" CASING INSIDE WITH DEAD ORGANIC MATERIAL AND OIL BUBBLING INSIDE THE CASING NEAR THE TOP. WELL TURNED OVER TO THE I&O SECTION.
Plugged/Abandoned 2014-09-09 NO PREVIOUS RECORD OF WELL. COMPLAINT REFERRED BY THE HOCKING CO HEALTH DEPT ON 9/7/2007 AND WELL WAS INSPECTED ON THIS DATE. FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE WELL ONTO THE GROUND FROM A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE 7" CASING ABOVE GROUND. FLUID DISCHARGED FROM THE WELL WAS CLEAR AND CONSTANT, WITH A QUANTAB READING OF 3PPM CHLORIDE. THERE IS 4.5" CASING INSIDE WITH DEAD ORGANIC MATERIAL AND OIL BUBBLING INSIDE THE CASING NEAR THE TOP. WELL TURNED OVER TO THE I&O SECTION.

Case # 2008 09 015

Record Last Modified 2014-11-18 NO PREVIOUS RECORD OF WELL. COMPLAINT REFERRED BY THE HOCKING CO HEALTH DEPT ON 9/7/2007 AND WELL WAS INSPECTED ON THIS DATE. FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE WELL ONTO THE GROUND FROM A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE 7" CASING ABOVE GROUND. FLUID DISCHARGED FROM THE WELL WAS CLEAR AND CONSTANT, WITH A QUANTAB READING OF 3PPM CHLORIDE. THERE IS 4.5" CASING INSIDE WITH DEAD ORGANIC MATERIAL AND OIL BUBBLING INSIDE THE CASING NEAR THE TOP. WELL TURNED OVER TO THE I&O SECTION.

Case # 2008 09 015

For data sources see[2]

Inspection Data

Inspections Performed

Inspection ID Inspection Date Inspection Type Inspection Result Inspection Comments
-1301411566 2014-8-28 0:00: PB No Violations 11.50
-1318010635 2014-8-27 0:00: PB No Violations 10.00
-1543650261 2014-8-29 0:00: PB No Violations 7.50
-1663487676 2014-8-26 0:00: PB No Violations 0.50
-1672616729 2014-9-5 0:00:0 PB No Violations 8.80
-1877974000 2009-6-11 0:00: OR No Violations
-2013887618 2013-8-28 0:00: OR No Violations
-305481833 2011-2-8 0:00:0 OR No Violations 1.00
-573894291 2014-9-9 0:00:0 AM No Violations 6.00
-771981762 2014-9-4 0:00:0 PB No Violations 9.20
-866273324 2013-9-5 0:00:0 OR No Violations 4.00
0112067892 2008-04-16 Orphan No Violations Checked on the status of the well. The landowner had contacted the DMRM stating that the flow rate from this well has increased. During the inspection, it was noted that the flow has not changed since the last inspection. A small amount of oil was observed outside the casing. At time of inspection, fluid was not discharging into nearby intermittent stream. This case was handed over to I/O program.
0305481833 2011-02-08 Orphan No Violations An inspection of this orphan well was conducted with Mr. Andy Thomas. During the inspection, it was noted that fluid was leaking from a 1/4 hole on side of casing. The leak was approximately 1 drip per second. Although no oil discharge was observed, old oil still exists on the ground surface surrounding this well. High Range Quantabs showed 6.6 units, which equal 2378 ppm (mg/L) Cl-.
0573894291 2014-09-09 Administrative Inspection No Violations Transferring and labelling pictures. Clerical including Surface Casing ticket, Plugging Report, and Geckler Plugging Summary.
0747875715 2013-05-15 Orphan No Violations A follow-up inspection was conducted with Orphan Well Program Supervisor, Mr. Gene Chini. A casing caliper utilized for this inspection confirmed 8.5 outside diameter casing. The second string of casing was situated below the top of 8.5 casing and measured 6 in diameter with a tape measure. As previously noted, the 6 casing contained an obstruction near the top with crude oil on the inside and outside of casing. The well also continued to discharge clear fluid from a hole on the side of 8.5 casing. High Range Quantabs were placed in a sample of fluid taken directly from the well and a ditch with standing water located approx 10 away from the well. Both locations showed 5 units which equaled 1111 ppm (mg/L) Cl- (chloride). The US EPA recommended aesthetic value is 250 ppm (mg/L) Cl-. A baseline reading was taken from across the street and revealed 0 ppm (mg/L) Cl-.
0771981762 2014-09-04 Plug / Plug Back No Violations 10:30 AM: Crew arrived on location. The Contractor had searched for the previous 2 days for a 6.25 diameter steel die nipple to attach to the 6.25 diameter casing thought to be in the hole, in order to establish wellhead control. They decided to use an existing collar off of the joint of 6.25 casing that had been pulled from the hole several days prior to extend this casing above groundlevel. Once this is completed they intended to weld 6.25 and 8 casings together to strengthen integrity of the 8 surface casing, which is set to an unknown depth. However, when the crew went in the hole with the adapted 6.25 collar they could not find any more 6.25 casing in the well.

12:00 PM: I arrived at well -out to the top of the Big Lime or next solid plug and stop.

5:00 PM: I left location 5:30 PM: Crew left with plans to cement bottom plug tomorrow.

0866273324 2013-09-05 Orphan No Violations My field inspection this day is with Lall Partap from Fed. EPA program who is the coordinator for the Coast Guard program to plug orphan wells releasing oil into navigatable waters. Today we found casing releasing brinish water and small amount of oil from the casing, flowing down the side of the casing and travelling on the ground to the creek. Lall gathered information for the well and upon return to Detroit, will decide whether well fits into the program. His preliminary opinion was that it will qualify for the Coast Guard plugging.
0906584350 2014-08-26 Orphan No Violations I received a call from inspector Cindy Vandyke. Cindy requested I aid her in the inspection of this orphan well. The site has been finished. A wood matt is in place to support the service rig. 200 barrel tank on site as well as a rubber tire backhoe and a dozer. There has been a well head added to the casing for well control. No work today as the service rig is due 08/27/2014.
112067892 2008-4-16 0:00: OR No Violations
1129590540 2014-09-03 Orphan No Violations Huffman Bowers is set up, they have dug a pit and the pit water is being pumped into a holding tank. The water is flowing from the well bore. Huffman Bowers has delivered 1.5 tubing to attempt to get down to 900.
1167728016 2014-09-02 Plug / Plug Back No Violations

11:00 AM - I arrived on location. Kip Thompson, Inspector for Hocking County arrived on location. 11:30 AM --establish wellhead control. 3:15 PM - I left location. 3:30 PM - Crew left location.

1185321553 2014-09-03 Plug / Plug Back No Violations 11:00 AM: Crew arrived with 1.5 diameter tubing. Kip Thompson, Inspector for Hocking County, also on location.

11:30 AM: I arrived.

2:30 PM: I and Inspector Thompson left location. 3:00 PM: Crew left location

1206726518 2008-03-13 Orphan No Violations A follow-up inspection revealed that the fluid level is now leaking from the top of the casing onto the ground surface. Gas bubbling was observed. Quantabs (High Range) placed at the top of the casing revealed 5 units (1601 mg/l). Oil along with a white substance was observed outside the 8 inch above ground casing. Quantabs showed 4.6 units at this location. An oil sheen was also observed in a drainage trench next to this well. This trench is routed to a intermittent stream located 95 ft away from the well. This intermittent stream drains into Queer Creek. An oil sheen was observed inside this trench. Quantabs placed at this location revealed 1601 mg/l. At the time of the inspection, fluid was located approximately 20 feet from the stream. An odor resembling rotten eggs was also noted. This is more likely attributed to the dead organic material inside the casing. Moreover, the PhD Lite Atmospheric Monitor did not show any H2S presence. Since the initial inspection, a permit number has been assigned to this well.
1301411566 2014-08-28 Plug / Plug Back No Violations 8:45 AM -

9:30 AM - I arrive on location. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM -- 4:45 PM - I left location. 5:30 PM - Crew left location, I left shortly before.8:45 AM - 9:30 AM - I arrive on location. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM -- 4:45 PM - I left location. 5:30 PM - Crew left location, I left shortly before.

1318010635 2014-08-27 Plug / Plug Back No Violations 10:00 AM - HB crew arrived

11:00 AM - I arrived on location 12:00 PM - The crew started drilling this hole with drill pipe and a new 5 diameter tooth bit. Immediately began drilling up wood, then pipe fell several feet and then drilled through a small sand bridge. 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM --grained sand and wood pieces grading to large-grained clean sandstone in the cuttings. The bit will drill hard and jerk, then fall a few feet. No gas present, but well is flowing fresh water which is being directed into the steel tank. I left location. 5:30 PM - Crew left location.

1319680655 2013-01-28 Orphan No Violations Accompanied Brent Bear on inspection for the Idle&Orphan program. Oil was present on the top of the casing. Also accompanied by Justin Smith.
1327580924 2012-01-11 Orphan No Violations Upon arrival, I first noticed that there was a stream of water pouring from the side of the casing. There was also water coming from the top of the 7 inch casing and running down the sides of the pipe. A gas smell was also emanating from the well. Gas was bubbling up from the water. My gas detector, detected a lower explosive level of 2. Upon closer visual inspection it was noted that there was an oil sheen on the water coming from the well. When tested for chlorides with High Range Quantabs, the water had a chloride level of 6.2 which means there are 1807 ppm chlorides in the water. The EPA acceptable value is 250 ppm. Several new photos, and two videos were taken during this inspection.
1361459403 2013-01-28 Orphan No Violations A follow-up inspection was conducted with Mr. Andy Thomas. During the inspection, it was noted that the well consisted of only 8 diameter drive pipe located 4 above ground level with 6diameter and no wellhead. Crude oil was observed 2 from the top on the inside and outside of the 6 diameter casing. In addition, the 6 diameter casing also contained an obstruction that resembled plugging material on both the inside and outside of casing. The 8 diameter casing contained a hole on the side, which allowed for a fluid discharge with oil sheen. Previous inspections have documented gas bubbling, dead organic material inside the casing (rotten egg odor) and Cl- levels within the fluid that ranged from 1601 ppm - 2378 ppm. The well was situated between Goose Creek Road and Goose Creek. An earthen trench extended from the well to Goose Creek located approximately 95 away. An inspection of the creek revealed no oil impact. The property was For Sale at time of inspection and a new Landowner Right of Entry and Plugging Application could eventually be required. Note: This well is located within Columbia Gas Transmission storage field buffer zone.
1410270633 2014-09-09 Orphan No Violations Huffman Bowers has finished plugging the well. The rig has been moved and the well casing has been cut off 30 below grade. The identification plate was placed on top of the casing and the casing was backfilled. The landowner has requested the stone that was used to support the service rig be left. I instructed Barry Bowers to obtain a landowner wavier to allow the stone to be left in lieu of restoration with topsoil and grass seed. I provided a landowner wavier to Barry Bother and asked him to return to myself after it was completed.
1410796335 2014-08-25 Plug / Plug Back No Violations

3:00 PM: I left location and crew followed soon afterward.

1411656672 2014-09-25 Orphan No Violations Huffman Bowers on site removing tree debris. Topsoil has been spread and graded to allow the surface water to drain to the creek. Seed and fertilizer has been spread evenly over the topsoil.
1415646752 2014-11-10 Final Restoration No Violations Final restoration inspection. The site has permanent vegetative growth. The trees that were planted by Huffman Bowers as part of the restoration have been removed by unknown party. The site meets final restoration requirements.
1519058022 2014-09-08 Orphan No Violations Huffman Bowers on site plugging this well. 4.5 casing was ran down to 276. Cement was circulated back to surface, the 4.5 casing was left and cemented in. The well will be cut off 30 below grade on 09/09/14.
1543650261 2014-08-29 Plug / Plug Back No Violations 9:30 AM -

10:30 AM - 1:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Quit drilling for the day until plans can be made to stabilize the surface casing or add more casing to establish wellhead control. I left location. 2:30 PM - Crew left location.

1663487676 2014-08-26 Plug / Plug Back No Violations HB crew moved the rig and steel half tank on location in preparation for drilling. They laid down additional wooden mats to better stabilize the area where the rig is setting. The rig set up over the hole @ 3:30 PM and the crew went home. (Inspector not on site)
1672616729 2014-09-05 Plug / Plug Back No Violations 10:00 PM - Rig and cement crew arrive.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Crew and I left location.

1754922538 2014-09-11 Administrative Inspection No Violations Finish clerical reports, including Surface Casing Report, Plugging Report and Geckler Plugging Summary.
1773070940 2012-01-25 Orphan No Violations Met with Columbia Gas Transmission Storage Well Technician Rick Conley on site. He was going to attempt to obtain a gas sample from the well to determine whether there was communication with the storage formation or not. I was accompanied by inspector Kip Thompson.
1813563036 2014-09-08 Plug / Plug Back No Violations


12:15 PM - 1:00 PM - I left location 4:00 PM - Inspector Thompson left location

1877974000 2009-06-11 Orphan No Violations A follow-up inspection revealed fluid inside the 4.5 csg has gone down, and approx 1 down inside 7 csg. Checked culvert and found no recent evidence of discharge. Gas bubbling still exists.
2013887618 2013-08-28 Orphan No Violations A site visit was made with Hocking County Oil & Gas Inspector, Mr. Kip Thompson to review orphan well status, location and plugging procedures with Division approved Emergency Contractor, Mr. Bill Mitton from Knox Energy.
747875715 2013-5-15 0:00: OR No Violations
906584350 2014-8-26 0:00: OR No Violations 2.00

For data sources see[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Risk Based Data Management System - Well, tblLocational, tblPlugWell, tblInspection, tblCivilTownships and tblPad Tables". Ohio Department of Natural Resources. 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-16. 
  2. ↑ "Risk Based Data Management System - Well and WellHistry Tables". Ohio Department of Natural Resources. 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-16. 
  3. ↑ "Risk Based Data Management System - tblInspection, tblInspFail and tblinspFlDesc Tables". Ohio Department of Natural Resources. 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-16. 
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