Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions (Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions) (Details) - MGP and Affiliates - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	$ 300,100	$ 294,100	$ 544,000	$ 643,000
Administrative fees
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	35,900	30,700	62,900	67,500
Supervision fees
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	180,100	153,800	315,300	338,300
Transportation fees
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	30,400	29,800	52,700	69,900
Direct costs
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	$ 53,700	$ 79,800	$ 113,100	$ 167,300

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