GREAT HORNED OWLS LLC / WAHOO PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Camargo, Oklahoma

GREAT HORNED OWLS LLC / WAHOO PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Camargo, Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum. It is situated in a rural area near the intersection of E0750 and N2140 roads, reflecting the typical siting of oil extraction operations in the region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which manages permitting and environmental compliance. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction operations common in the Anadarko Basin, a major oil-producing region. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include potential impacts on local groundwater, air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and land disturbance. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces some risks, but proximity to agricultural land and water resources necessitates careful management of produced water and drilling fluids. The facility contributes to the regional oil supply chain, supporting local employment and energy production.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Oklahoma, characterized by mixed-grass prairie and agricultural land. Oil extraction activities can affect local water resources through potential contamination from produced water and drilling fluids. Air emissions from equipment and flaring may impact local air quality, though rural siting reduces exposure. The area is also subject to occasional drought, which can stress water availability for both operations and ecosystems.