SMITH, JAMES E: wells in Kentucky
- 218wells on record
- 0active
- 0shut in or idle
- 152plugged
- 4disposal / injection
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.
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Where they operate
| County | Active | Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg | 0 | 89 |
| Clinton | 0 | 28 |
| Christian | 0 | 22 |
| Barren | 0 | 18 |
| Adair | 0 | 14 |
| Casey | 0 | 11 |
| Taylor | 0 | 7 |
| Todd | 0 | 6 |
| Warren | 0 | 5 |
| Pulaski | 0 | 5 |
| Russell | 0 | 3 |
| Simpson | 0 | 2 |
| Monroe | 0 | 2 |
| Cumberland | 0 | 2 |
| Metcalfe | 0 | 1 |
| Logan | 0 | 1 |
| Clark | 0 | 1 |
| Breckinridge | 0 | 1 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN, ANTHONY 1 | 16-177-02567 | Plugged | Oil |
| BEASLEY, FINIS 1 | 16-045-00270 | Plugged | Dry hole |
| BEASLEY, HERBERT 1 | 16-045-00271 | Plugged | Dry hole |
| BERNARD, ELMER 1 | 16-045-00272 | Plugged | Dry hole |
| BERNARD, ELMER 1A | 16-045-00273 | Plugged | Dry hole |
| BERTRAM, ROBERT 1 | 16-207-01049 | Plugged | Dry hole |
| BOONE, CARL 17 | 16-217-00164 | Plugged | Unknown |
| BOONE, CARL 18 | 16-217-00165 | Plugged | Unknown |
| BRENTS, W M 2 | 16-009-02084 | Plugged | Unknown |
| BURGDORF, PAULA 1A | 16-177-03447 | Plugged | Dry hole |
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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.