Oil and Gas

South Dakota's Oil and Gas Map-Based Data Source

The South Dakota Oil and Gas Map-Based Data Source is an interactive map that allows viewing and downloading of information. The map-based data source is still under development. However, it is now available to provide as much access as possible to the state-held information pertinent to the exploration and development of South Dakota's oil and gas resources.

Base maps – Street, aerial, terrain, and topographic base maps are provided by ESRI's online mapping service and are readily changeable.

Data layers presently contained in the oil and gas map-based data source are as follows.

The "Content" column in the table below lists the different kinds of information available.
Data layers listed in the table below can be turned on and off.

Data layer name	Content	Source of information
Oil and Gas Permits and Wells	Scanned geophysical logs from the oil and gas permit files (TIFF format)	Minerals and Mining Program
	Scanned oil and gas permit files (PDF format)
	Database records of test hole and well drilling from the online Oil and Gas database
Geophysical Logs from SDGS Database	Scanned geophysical logs (PDF format) from the files of the Geological Survey Program	Geological Survey Program
Geophysical Logs from SDGS Database	Database records of test hole and well drilling from the online Lithologic Logs database, where applicable	Geological Survey Program
Water Rights Well Completion Reports	Records from the online Water Well Completion Reports database	Water Rights Program
Lithologic Logs from SDGS Database	Database records of test hole and well drilling from the online Lithologic Logs database	Geological Survey Program
Lithologic Logs from SDGS Database	Scanned geophysical logs (PDF format) from the files of the Geological Survey Program, where applicable	Geological Survey Program
Water Rights Observation Wells	Records of water-level measurement and water quality from the online Observation Wells database	Water Rights Program
Water Rights Observation Wells	Database records of well construction and lithology from the online Lithologic Logs database	Geological Survey Program
Enhanced Recovery Units	Boundaries and names of units established for enhanced recovery projects, presently exist only in Fall River and Harding Counties; Identification of the Unitizing Order, Current Operator, and information on spacing and setbacks	Minerals and Mining Program
Oil and Gas Fields	Boundaries and names of oil and gas fields; Identification of the Designating Order; Information on spacing, other governing orders and case numbers, etc.	Minerals and Mining Program

View a Tutorial of the Map-Based Data Source	Enter the Map-Based Data Source
Search Online Databases Oil and Gas Records of drilling for oil and gas Lithologic Logs Records of drilling for non-oil and gas purposes Water Well Completion Reports Records of drilling, primarily for water wells Water Rights Observation Wells Records of water level meaurement and water quality	Get the Mobile App

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The State of South Dakota (State) makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the absolute accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of this data. The use of this data is limited to informational and educational purposes only. This data is provided as is and in no event or circumstance shall the State, nor any agency, employee or representative be liable for any damages or losses, including without limitation, damages resulting from lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or any special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages, arising out of the use of this data. The State may make changes to information at any time to add, update, or correct the information provided. Any errors or omissions should be reported for investigation. Any person or entity that relies on information obtained from this system does so at his or her own risk. The State makes every effort to provide virus-free files, but does not guarantee uncorrupted files.