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SMITH, JAMES E: wells in Kentucky

SMITH, JAMES E has 218 wells on record with the Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, ranking #92 among Kentucky operators by wells on record. Its wells are spread across 18 counties, led by Muhlenberg County with 89 (41%). Kentucky's records don't say which wells are producing; 152 of these are recorded as plugged. Of the 186 wells for this operator with a type on record, 69% are dry holes, 25% oil wells and 4% gas wells. Drilling records for this operator run from 1955 to 1988; none of the dated wells was drilled in 2016 or later. 11 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 1,151 ft.

Where they operate

CountyActiveWells
Muhlenberg (all operators)089
Clinton (all operators)028
Christian (all operators)022
Barren (all operators)018
Adair (all operators)014
Casey (all operators)011
Taylor (all operators)07
Todd (all operators)06
Warren (all operators)05
Pulaski (all operators)05
Russell (all operators)03
Simpson (all operators)02
Monroe (all operators)02
Cumberland (all operators)02
Metcalfe (all operators)01
Logan (all operators)01
Clark (all operators)01
Breckinridge (all operators)01

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Wells

Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection

WellAPI / IDStatusType
GRACE, A T, B LEASE 2 18739Status not reported Injection
GRACE, A T, B LEASE 3 18746Plugged Injection
GRACE, TONY 33 16-047-01070Plugged Injection
PETERSON, MARY W5 16-177-04079Plugged Injection

SMITH, JAMES E in Kentucky: questions

How many wells does SMITH, JAMES E operate in Kentucky?

218 wells are on record; 152 are plugged.

Where does SMITH, JAMES E operate in Kentucky?

In 18 counties. The most wells are in Muhlenberg County (89), then Clinton (28).

Is SMITH, JAMES E still drilling in Kentucky?

No well drilled in 2016 or later is on record; its most recent dated well is from 1988.

Operator names are shown as each state records them. Data as of 2026-11-04.