Jackson Lake - Morgan County Oil Extraction Facility in Wekdibam, Colorado

Jackson Lake - Morgan County is an oil extraction facility located in Wekdibam, Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum. This site is part of the broader oil infrastructure in Colorado, a state with significant oil production from the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Oil extraction in Colorado is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental protection. The typical scale of oil extraction facilities in this region varies, with many wells producing from the Niobrara Formation. Jackson Lake - Morgan County contributes to the local and regional oil supply, supporting downstream refining and energy markets. The facility's location in Morgan County places it in an agricultural area, where oil extraction operations must balance with land use and water resource considerations. The facility's role in the sector is part of the broader U.S. oil production landscape, which is a major global supplier.

The facility is situated in Morgan County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and oil extraction activities. Oil extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on irrigation for agriculture heighten the importance of water management. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and COGCC aims to mitigate these environmental risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.