NEEDHAM 3 (037-13150)

Needham 3 is in the middle distance with the workover rig. Morton and Dolley spudded Needham 3 on 1/13/1953. The well was completed on 1/21/1953 at a total depth of 1574 feet. Initial production was 40 bpd of 15.3 deg. gravity oil. After 30 days, production was 30 bpd of 15.4 deg. oil. The well went idle in 1986. (Photo date 8/21/2017)

The small patch of green grass on the far right is part of the Eternal Valley cemetery. (8/21/2017)

Closer view of the rig. (8/21/2017)

Rig work (probably cementing) complete and rig removed. (9/10/2017)

View towards the east. (9/10/2017)

Casing cut off below ground level. (9/17/2017)

(10/22/2017)

Hole deepened and outer casing removed down to the hole bottom. (11/05/2017)

Hole deepened again and cemented section cut off exposing the inner and outer casing. (11/12/2017)

The well has been capped and buried with a metal warning pole attached. (11/19/2017)

(11/19/2017)

Ribbons attached to pole for further warning. (12/16/2017)

Grading getting near to the well. (12/24/2017)

Almost buried. A wooden warning stake is also needed. (12/24/2017)

(12/30/2017)

Still just visible. (1/7/2018)

Level of the ground has been lowered. (1/21/2018)

Final grading done around Needham 3 (view towards the east). The PVC pipe for venting has been added. (7/8/2018)

Needham 3 (with better view of PVC pipe) with Needham 12 and 13 in the distance (view towards the west). (7/8/2018)