Dumke Community 1 (037-11734)

Dumke was spudded (drilling began) on August 9, 1949, by the Serago Oil Company. Drilling was completed on August 16, 1949, at a depth of 1765 feet. The initial production was 359 bbl per day. After 30 days, it was 125 b/d (barrels per day). However, by December of 1949, the well had stopped producing. It was then just deserted.

Dumke being abandoned. The rig is commonly called a workover rig. All the trucks there were used during the abandonment procedure. There is a cement truck on the far right with the two tanks. (5/9/2022)

Different view with Sierra Highway in the distance. (5/9/2022)

Abandonment completed. (6/19/2022)