WATER · DIMMIT COUNTY

Produced water and disposal in Dimmit County

Every injection and disposal permit in the county, what each well is permitted to take, what its operator reported, and who is reporting daily. Earthquakes in the area →

Dimmit County has 171 active injection and disposal wells, 27 of them permitted for disposal, with 788,300 barrels a day of permitted capacity.

Operators reported 43 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to June 2025, down 6% on the year before, about 15% of what the permits allow.

Choya Operating, LLC is the largest injector in the county, with 24 million barrels reported across 8 active wells.

TexNet located 25 M2+ earthquakes in the county's area over the last two years, the largest M3.6.

171
active injection wells, 27 for disposal
788K
bbl/d permitted capacity
42.7M
bbl reported, H-10 year to Jun 2025 -6%
15%
of permitted capacity used
504
UIC permits on file, all time

Reported injection, by month

H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO JUN 2025

Last 12 months 42,740,920 · prior 12 45,303,781(-6%)

02M4M6M2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Who injects here

Operators with active permits in the county, by reported H-10 volume over the settled year.

Injection permits

504 UIC PERMITS · 171 ACTIVE · PAGE 2 OF 6

Active permits first, by reported volume, then canceled, plugged, and never-activated permits.

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
Pena Creek Unit #33WAtlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.34K3003,140–3,200Jan 8, 2020
South Pena Creek Unit #431Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.06K1,0003,182–3,223Oct 4, 2022
South Pena Creek Unit #449Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.06K1503,198–3,217Feb 26, 1992
South Pena Creek Unit #451Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.06K1503,186–3,208Feb 26, 1992
South Pena Creek Unit #483Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.06K1503,250–3,276Feb 26, 1992
South Pena Creek Unit #421Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery9873503,234–3,350Oct 13, 2008
South Pena Creek Unit #446Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery9342503,166–3,188Feb 19, 1991
South Pena Creek Unit #422Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery9243503,198–3,310Oct 13, 2008
Pena Creek Unit #8Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery8091,0003,142–3,206May 24, 2007
Pena Creek Unit #4WAtlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery8093003,153–3,224Oct 2, 1980
South Pena Creek Unit #407Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery7032503,146–3,184Oct 11, 2006
South Pena Creek Unit #406Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery7032503,162–3,197Oct 11, 2006
South Pena Creek Unit #404Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery7031503,194–3,228Feb 26, 1992
South Pena Creek Unit #405Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery7031503,148–3,186Jun 20, 2023
South Pena Creek Unit #492Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery7031503,154–3,181Feb 12, 1992
Pena Creek Unit #201Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6755003,241–3,288Jul 26, 1989
Pena Creek Unit #203Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6755003,268–3,314Jul 26, 1989
Pena Creek Unit #47Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6755003,140–3,196Jan 8, 2020
Pena Creek Unit #204WAtlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6753003,262–3,296Dec 15, 1980
East Pena Creek Unit #39Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6662503,307–3,331Jun 8, 1993
South Pena Creek Unit #468Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2641,0003,233–3,252Oct 31, 1991
South Pena Creek Unit #482Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2641,0003,276–3,300Oct 31, 1991
South Pena Creek Unit #464Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2643503,193–3,300Oct 13, 2008
South Pena Creek Unit #494Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2643503,252–3,405Oct 13, 2008
South Pena Creek Unit #461Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2643503,220–3,330Oct 13, 2008
South Pena Creek Unit #486Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2642503,268–3,284Oct 31, 1991
South Pena Creek Unit #463Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2642503,234–3,248Oct 31, 1991
South Pena Creek Unit #484Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2642503,218–3,247Oct 31, 1991
East Pena Creek Unit #36Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2103003,292–3,312Jan 22, 1987
Pena Creek Unit #22WAtlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery815003,163–3,280Sep 10, 2008
Pena Creek Unit #25Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery815003,138–3,196Jan 8, 2020
Pena Creek Unit #62Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery815003,164–3,425Sep 10, 2008
Pena Creek Unit #72Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery815003,150–3,415Sep 10, 2008
Natalie SWD #1Bosque Disposal Systems, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—25,0004,000–4,500Jul 31, 2012
MKS SWD #4MKS Services, LLCActiveDisposal—25,0007,200–8,000Dec 18, 2013
Engler SWD #3TD Natural Resources LLCActiveDisposal—25,0008,254–12,000Feb 5, 2015
Asherton SWD #1TD Natural Resources LLCActiveDisposal—25,0007,350–11,000Mar 17, 2020
Asherton SWD #2TD Natural Resources LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—25,0002,431–4,400Mar 6, 2020
Dimmit SWD #1Weeks Environmental, LLCActiveDisposal—25,0007,850–12,000Feb 19, 2024
Stonegate Ranch SWD #1Vermillion Production, Inc.ActiveDisposal—20,0007,750–8,460Feb 17, 2015
Stumberg 83 SWD #4Choya Operating, LLCActiveDisposal—20,0008,600–9,975Apr 7, 2016
Frost National Bank #1Texxco Energy Services IncActiveEnhanced recovery—10,0003,000–4,000Sep 18, 2008
McArty #12 D Oil & Gas LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—10,0003,880–4,700Oct 31, 2012
Cotulla #5797Lewis Petro Properties, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery—10,0005,124–5,550Jan 4, 2013
Robertson, K.E. #1Trinity Operating (Usg), LLCActiveDisposal—4,0004,350–4,600Apr 15, 1993
Big Wells /San Miguel/ Unit #1911WFlint Oak Energy, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—2,0005,433–5,562Jul 7, 1982
Gates Ranch #3224Lewis Petro Properties, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery—2,0005,124–5,142Jun 3, 2002
Elaine Field /San Miguel/ Unit #86White Marlin Operating Co, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,5004,441–4,455Dec 7, 1983
Big Wells /San Miguel/ Unit #2040Flint Oak Energy, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,5005,380–5,397May 29, 1987
Big Wells /San Miguel/ Unit #4701Flint Oak Energy, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,2005,371–5,414Dec 15, 1986
Big Wells Lo. San Miguel Unit #6WFlint Oak Energy, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0005,713–5,723Aug 6, 1993
Big Wells Lo. San Miguel Unit #12WFlint Oak Energy, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0005,792–5,802Aug 6, 1993
Big Wells Lo. San Miguel Unit #30WFlint Oak Energy, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0005,754–5,767Aug 6, 1993
Big Wells /San Miguel/ Unit #3503Flint Oak Energy, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0005,450–5,556Jan 23, 2023
Pena Creek Unit #14Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0003,146–3,202Oct 22, 2019
South Pena Creek Unit #403Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0003,170–3,204Jul 22, 2022
South Pena Creek Unit #411Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0003,164–3,209Jul 20, 2022
Pena Creek Unit #302Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0002,161–2,611Jan 12, 1995
Pena Creek Unit #38Atlas Operating LLCActiveDisposal—6002,148–2,543Mar 31, 1988
Elaine Field /San Miguel/ Unit #54White Marlin Operating Co, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—6004,514–4,599Dec 10, 1981
Elaine Field /San Miguel/ Unit #52White Marlin Operating Co, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—6004,523–4,546Dec 10, 1981
East Pena Creek Unit #2Atlas Operating LLCActiveDisposal—5002,574–2,640Dec 18, 1973
Big Wells /San Miguel/ Unit #3137Flint Oak Energy, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5005,457–5,492Sep 28, 2010
South Pena Creek Unit #436Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3503,148–3,405Oct 13, 2008
South Pena Creek Unit #500Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3502,903–3,410Oct 13, 2008
South Pena Creek Unit #467Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—2503,295–3,315Oct 31, 1991
South Pena Creek Unit #493Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1503,140–3,184May 3, 2023
Pena Creek Unit #13Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1503,204–3,288Sep 14, 2005
South Pena Creek Unit #427Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3503,175–3,290Oct 13, 2008
Pena Creek Unit #126Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—2503,230–3,282May 24, 2007
Pena Creek Unit #63Atlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1503,164–3,241Mar 13, 2012
Big Wells /San Miguel/ Unit #1912Flint Oak Energy, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery56.1K2,0005,430–5,490Jan 4, 2023
Big Wells /San Miguel/ Unit #5457Flint Oak Energy, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery22.4K1,5005,486–5,526Jun 25, 1985
East Pena Creek Unit #17Flint Oak Energy, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery10.9K2503,336–3,359Jun 8, 1993
East Pena Creek Unit #33Flint Oak Energy, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery10.8K3003,276–3,308Apr 30, 1986
Pena Creek Unit #19Atlas Operating LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery1.82K5003,243–3,291Jul 26, 1989
South Pena Creek Unit #425Atlas Operating LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery1.06K1503,202–3,232Feb 26, 1992
H. E. Stumberg, Jr. #2Choya Operating, LLCCanceledDisposal—30,0008,600–9,975Aug 23, 2017
MKS SWD #3MKS Services, LLCInactiveDisposal—25,0007,200–8,000Dec 18, 2013
Cotulla #5788Lewis Petro Properties, Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—10,0005,122–5,550Feb 10, 2017
East Pena Creek Unit #16Flint Oak Energy, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—2503,305–3,313Oct 20, 1993
Catarina SWD #2Heckmann Water Resources(cvr)incPluggedDisposal—25,0008,000–9,500Nov 12, 2012
Catarina SWD #1Heckmann Water Resources(cvr)incPluggedEnhanced recovery—25,0004,020–4,500May 13, 2011
Asherton SWD #1PNC Environmental LLCCanceledDisposal—25,0007,050–9,500Jun 5, 2019
Asherton SWD #2PNC Environmental LLCCanceledDisposal—25,0007,050–9,500Jun 5, 2019
Carrizo Springs SWD #1Key Energy Services, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—25,0002,500–3,100Nov 15, 2013
Brown #1Dimmit County SWD, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—25,0004,000–4,400Dec 14, 2012
Brown #2Dimmit County SWD, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—25,0004,000–4,400Dec 16, 2011
Owen 1 #1Bosque Disposal Systems, LLCCanceledDisposal—25,0002,752–4,650Apr 3, 2012
T E Big Wells SWD #1CWR Management LLCCanceledDisposal—25,0004,550–4,900Oct 1, 2012
TE Carrizo SWD #1Tundra Energy, LLCCanceledOther—25,0007,800–9,500—
Carrizo SWD #1TW SWD Operator, LLCPluggedDisposal—25,0007,800–9,500Oct 10, 2013
Engler SWD #1Bridger Environmental, LLCPluggedDisposal—25,0008,187–9,300Sep 14, 2012
Catarina SWD #2Heckmann Water Resources(cvr)incCanceledDisposal—25,0008,000–9,500Nov 12, 2012
Asherton SWD #1Formor Energy, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—25,0003,050–3,900Jan 16, 2013
TE Big Wells SWD #2CWR Management LLCCanceledDisposal—25,0007,500–8,800Nov 1, 2014
Asherton SWD #2Formor Energy, LLCCanceledDisposal—25,0007,235–9,000Apr 27, 2015
Eagle Ford Water & #1Eagle Ford Water and Disposl LLCCanceledDisposal—25,0007,700–10,700Apr 16, 2014
Morgan et Al #1Kypo Eagle One Services, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—25,0002,790–3,200Feb 18, 2014
Asherton SWD #2Clear Water Resources LLCCanceledDisposal—25,0007,100–8,800Jun 9, 2014

Latest disposal drilling permits

W-1 drilling permits in the county tagged as produced-water disposal.

IssuedPermitOperatorLease / well
May 15, 2026915699Choya Operating, LLCCochina SWD #3 12739178
May 28, 2025908256Weeks Environmental, LLCDimmit SWD #1 12739059
Feb 6, 2025905734Choya Operating, LLCCarla SWD 2 #2 12736825
Feb 6, 2025905734Choya Operating, LLCCarla SWD 2 #2 12736825
Feb 6, 2025905734Choya Operating, LLCCarla SWD 2 #2 12736825
Oct 2, 2023894212Grit Oil & Gas Management, LLCDos a SWD #01 12738830
May 26, 2022880470Atlas Operating LLCHovencamp SWD #1 12738528
Mar 1, 2019850544Choya Operating, LLCStumberg 83 SWD #4 12738104
Jan 18, 2019848817Protege Energy III LLCPalo Blanco SWD #1 12738065
Oct 30, 2018846262MKS Services, LLCMKS SWD #3 12735094

About this data

RRC UIC well master and H-10 injection reports, settled through Jun 2025; TexNet daily injection for the last settled month; disposal permit tags from Petrora's sector classifier.

Developers: this page as JSON is GET /v1/data/water/tx/dimmit, documented in the API reference.