Who operates Lester J L-Bender 1-T?

Lester J L-Bender 1-T (API 12-189-01639) is operated by Lester, John L. according to the Illinois regulator's registry.

Is Lester J L-Bender 1-T plugged or still active?

Lester J L-Bender 1-T is plugged and abandoned.

Lester J L-Bender 1-T is in Washington County, Illinois at 38.25581, -89.23862.

API 12-189-01639Plugged & abandonedOther type well

Spud date

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Drilling began

Completion

Dec 1, 1953

Plug date

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Total depth

4,217 ft

As published by the state

API #: 12-189-01639
Status: Plugged & abandoned(state code: Dry and Abandoned, No Shows, Plugged)
Type: Other type(DAP)
County: Washington
Coordinates: 38.25581, -89.23862
State record #: 121890163900

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Stockton 1	12-145-02272	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Indiana Farm Bureau Coop. Assoc.
Hampleman & Blythe 2	12-145-02403	Plugged & abandoned	Oil	Hammack & Hoorebeke
Blythe Etal Comm 1	12-145-02279	Plugged & abandoned	Oil	Hammack & Hoorebeke
Eiffert 1	12-145-02732	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Reeves, E.C. Estate of
Eiffert M 1	12-145-02041	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	The Texas Company
Matlavish, J. 1	12-145-02034	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Texas Co., The

Dataset updated July 2026 . Source: Illinois oil & gas regulator registry + the USGS documented-orphaned-wells inventory.