Graham County, KS oil and gas wells
9,162 wells: 1,810 active, 6,800 plugged, 23 orphaned, run by 534 operators.
Graham County, KS ranks #19 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 519,691 wells. 1,810 of its wells (20%) are active, close to the statewide share of 21%. Another 112 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 23 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 8,743 wells here with a type on record, 46% are dry holes, 43% oil wells and 11% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1924. 251 wells (3%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 37 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 414 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 3,861 ft. 534 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Gore Oil Company, with 127 active (7% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Graham
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDZEN 7 | 15-065-19106-0001 | Shut in | Injection | — |
| SAYER/HOLSMAN 1 | 15-065-00078-0001 | Active | Disposal | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SAYERS 1 | 15-065-20446 | Active | Oil | — |
| SAYERS 1 | 15-065-20446-0001 | Shut in | Disposal | — |
| SCHMAHLFELDT 9 | 15-065-30043 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SCHMIED 'A' 3 | 1056738116 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| SCHROEDER 1-34 | 15-065-24331 | Shut in | Disposal | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SCHUCK 43-17-2 | 15-065-22243 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SCHUCK 15AD-11C 1 | 15-065-22628 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SCHUCK 33-17 1 | 15-065-22201 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Graham County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Graham County, KS?
9,162 wells are on record: 1,810 active, 112 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 6,800 plugged, with 23 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Graham County, KS?
Gore Oil Company, with 127 active wells and 149 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Graham County, KS?
Yes. 251 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 37 more are permitted or being drilled.