Document and Entity Information Managing General Partner [Member] Managing General Partner This element represents the managing general partner, who is active in day-to-day operations of the partnership. Proved properties, net of accumulated depletion of $62,412,474 and $62,218,962 Proved Properties Net This element represents capitalized costs of proved properties incurred via purchase or development, net of depreciation, depletion and amortization under the full cost method. The general partner's ownership share in the capital account balance. The general partners have unlimited liability but do not participate in the management of the partnership. General partners General Partners Capital Account Non Managing Managing Partners Capital Account Managing general partner This element represents the managing partner's ownership share in the capital account balance. The managing partners are partners of a publicly traded limited partnership or master limited partnership. The managing partners have unlimited liability and manage the operations of the partnership. Proved properties, accumulated depletion Proved Properties Accumulated Depletion This element represents the cumulative amount of depletion of proved properties. Net Income (Loss) Per Outstanding Non Managing General Partner Unit Net income (loss) allocated to each outstanding general partnership unit in a publicly traded limited partnership or master limited partnership (MLP). The general partners have unlimited liability but do not participate in managing the partnership. Net income (loss) per general partner unit (in dollars per unit) General partner (in dollars per unit) Net income per managing general partner unit (in dollars per unit) Net Income (Loss) Per Outstanding Managing Partnership Unit This element represents the net income (loss) allocated to each outstanding managing partnership unit in a publicly traded limited partnership or master limited partnership (MLP). The managing partners have unlimited liability and manage the operations of the partnership. Managing general partner (in dollars per unit) Plugging and abandonment costs paid from ARO Plugging and Abandonment Costs Paid from Asset Retirement Obligation This element represents plugging and abandonment and site restoration costs for wells paid for during the reporting period by reducing the partnership's asset retirement obligation liability account. Adjustment to Property and Asset Retirement Obligation Adjustment to property and asset retirement obligation This element represents the reduction in asset retirement obligation resulting from sale and disposition of proved properties through transactions that were settled using noncash vehicles. Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Financing Transactions [Abstract] Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing transactions Amendment Flag Partner distributions Partners' Capital Account, Partners' Distributions This element represents the total distributions to each class of partners (i.e., general, limited and preferred partners). Major Customers Major Customers Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure of major customers from which entity receives substantial of its revenue. Due to competitive nature of industry in which entity belongs, the entity may not believe that the loss of any particular customer would have material adverse impact on the entity. Major Customers Estimates of Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for the estimates of proved oil and gas reserves in the preparation of financial statements. Estimates of Proved Oil and Gas Reserves Proved Natural Gas Reserves Conversion to Barrels of Oil Rate Rate at which proved natural gas reserves (Mcf) are converted to equivalent barrels of crude oil (Bbl) Represents the energy equivalent rate at which a thousand cubic feet of proved natural gas reserves are converted to one barrel of crude oil, in order to determine proved reserves used in calculating depletion. Oil and Gas Prices Unweighted Arithmetic Average Period for Present Value of Future Net Revenues from Proved Reserves Period of the un-weighted arithmetic average of the crude oil and natural gas prices, used in computing the present value of estimated future net revenues from proved reserves Represents the period for the un-weighted arithmetic average of the oil and natural gas prices used to compute the present value of estimated future net revenues to determine ceiling on capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, under the full cost method of accounting. Discount Rate for Present Value of Net Revenues from Proved Oil and Gas Reserves Discount rate applied to estimated future net revenues from proved oil and gas reserves (as a percent) Represents the discount rate applied to estimated future net revenues from proved reserves to derive the capitalized cost ceiling of oil and gas properties, under the full cost method of accounting. Estimates of Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Abstract] Estimates of Proved Oil and Gas Reserves Period of the un-weighted arithmetic average of the commodity prices to determine reserve estimates Represents the period for the un-weighted arithmetic average of the oil and natural gas prices used to determine reserve estimates. Oil and Gas Prices Unweighted Arithmetic Average Period for Reserve Estimates Oil and Gas Plugging and Abandonment Cost Plugging and abandonment cost recorded as current cost which is classified as lease operating expense Represents the amount of plugging and abandonment costs in excess of the previously recorded asset retirement obligation, which, when recognized as additional costs during the period, were classified as lease operating expenses in the statement of operations. Number of Wells for which Asset Retirement Obligation Liability was Understated Represents the number of wells for which asset retirement obligation liability was understated, but which was then increased. Number of wells for which estimated liability was understated Number of Wells Plugged and Abandoned Number of wells plugged and abandoned Represents the number of wells plugged and abandoned. Number of Third Party Vendors Who Submitted Bids for Plugging Services Number of third party vendors who submitted lower bids for plugging services, which remained unutilized because of state regulatory deadlines Represents the number of third party vendors who submitted lower bids for plugging services, which remained unutilized because of state regulatory deadlines. Related Party Transaction, Number of Wells in which Leasehold Interests were Sold Number of wells in which leasehold interests were sold Represents the number of wells in which leasehold interests were sold by the entity. Related Party Transaction, Number of Productive Working Interest Wells Number of productive working interest wells included in the leasehold acreage sold Represents the number of productive working interest wells included in leasehold acreage sold during the period. Related Party Transaction, Number of Productive Royalty Interest Wells Number of productive royalty interest wells included in the leasehold acreage sold Represents the number of productive royalty interest wells included in leasehold acreage sold during the period. Current Fiscal Year End Date Related Party Transaction, Number of New Drilled Wells Number of new drilled wells Represents the number of new drilled wells, where the zone is yet to be tested. Line of Credit Facility Commitment Fee Percentage on Subsequent Increase in Borrowing Base Facility fee as a percentage of the increased portion of borrowing base Represents the facility fee that the Entity will be required to pay should the borrowing base be increased, expressed as a percentage of the amount of the increase in the borrowing base. Line of Credit Facility Additional Collateral Fee Additional engineering fees to be paid if TCB's internal engineers perform the engineering review of the collateral Represents additional engineering fees the entity is obligated to pay if the Bank's engineers perform an engineering review of collateral. To date no such review has been made. Line of Credit Facility Percentage of Oil and Gas Properties Pledged as Collateral Percentage of oil and gas properties pledged as collateral Represents the percentage of oil and gas properties pledged as collateral, based upon net present value. Line of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Reduction Per Month Reduction of borrowing base per month Represents the reduction in the amount of borrowing base per month. Covenant, current ratio Represents the current ratio required to be maintained under financial covenants. Debt Instrument Covenant Minimum Current Ratio Debt Instrument Covenant Interest Coverage Ratio Covenant, interest coverage ratio Represents the interest coverage ratio required to be maintained under financial covenants. Managing Partners Capital Account Units Outstanding Managing general partner The number of managing general partner units outstanding. General Partners Capital Account Non Managing Units Outstanding General partner The number of units outstanding of general partners who do not participate in the management of the Partnership. Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Managing Partners Managing general partner Aggregate amount of net income (loss) allocated to managing general partner. Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Non Managing General Partners General partner Aggregate amount of net income (loss) allocated to general partners who do not participate in the management of the Partnership. Document Period End Date Reef Exploration LP [Member] RELP Represents the information pertaining to Reef Exploration, L.P. (RELP), an affiliate of Reef Oil & Gas Partners, L.P. (Reef), the managing general partner of the Partnership. Reef 2012 A Private Drilling Fund LP [Member] Reef 2012-A Private Drilling Fund, L.P Represents information pertaining to Reef 2012-A Private Drilling Fund, L.P., an affiliate of Reef Oil and Gas Partners, L.P. (Reef), the managing general partner of the Partnership. Managing General Partner and Affiliated Entities [Member] Reef and its affiliates Represents the information pertaining to Reef Oil & Gas Partners, L.P. (Reef), the managing general partner of the Partnership and its affiliates. Reef Oil and Gas 2010 A Income Fund LP [Member] Reef Oil & Gas 2010-A Income Fund, L.P. Represents the information pertaining to Reef Oil & Gas 2010-A Income Fund, L.P., an affiliate of Reef Oil & Gas Partners, L.P. (Reef), the managing general partner of the Partnership. Related Party Transaction Drilling Compensation Reimbursed as Percentage of Total Well Costs Paid Drilling compensation reimbursed as a percentage of total well costs paid Represents drilling compensation reimbursed to the related party as a percentage of total well costs paid for operated wells. Related Party Transaction Drilling Compensation Reimbursed as Percentage of Total Well Costs Paid for Nonoperated Wells Drilling compensation reimbursed as a percentage of total well costs paid for non-operated wells Represents drilling compensation reimbursed to the related party as a percentage of total well costs paid for non-operated wells. Related Party Transaction Percentage of Capital Raised Considered in Administrative Fee Calculation Percentage of capital raised, considered in determining administrative fee reimbursements Represents the percentage of capital raised, considered in determining administrative fee reimbursements to the related party. Number of Purchases of Properties with Nonoperated Wells Represents the number of purchases of properties with non-operated wells. Number of purchases of properties with non-operated wells Related Party Transaction Drilling Compensation Reimbursed Amount Drilling compensation paid Represents the amount of well drilling compensation paid by the entity to the related party. Related Party Transaction Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Per Month from Transactions with Related Party Monthly administrative fees Represents the per month amount the related party receives from the entity to cover selling, general and administrative expenses. Related Party Transaction Total Reimbursements for Direct Costs Total reimbursements for direct costs Represents the amount of total reimbursements for direct costs by the entity to the related party. Related Party Transaction Other Documented Out of Pocket Expenses Reimbursed Other documented out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed Represents the reimbursement of other documented out-of-pocket expenses by the entity to the related party. Related Party Transaction Normal Collection Period on Revenues Processed by Affiliate Period for receipt of cash from oil and gas purchasers, associated with the net revenues processed by affiliate Represents the related party's normal waiting period for receipt of cash from oil and gas purchasers, associated with the net revenues processed by the related party on behalf of the entity. Asset Retirement Obligations [Table] Schedule of oil and gas properties on which retirement obligations can be recognized. Oil and Gas Properties [Domain] Category of new and existing oil and gas properties on which retirement obligation can be recognized . Slaughter Dean Field 145 Wells [Member] Information relating to the approximately 145 Slaughter Dean Field wells which are part of existing operations. Slaughter Dean Field, approximately 145 wells New Properties [Member] Information relating to new properties which exclude the Slaughter Dean Field. New properties Property Sales [Member] Information relating to property sales. Property Sales Property Abandonment and Restoration Property Abandonment and Restoration [Member] Information relating to property property abandonment and restoration. Slaughter Dean Field 7 Wells [Member] Information relating to the seven Slaughter Dean Field wells for which plugging operations were begun. Slaughter Dean Field, seven wells for which plugging operations were begun. Slaughter Dean Field 3 Wells [Member] Slaughter Dean Field, three wells plugged and abandoned Information relating to the three Slaughter Dean Field wells plugged and abandoned. Asset Retirement Obligation [Line Items] Restoration, removal, and environmental liabilities Commencement of Plugging Operations, Number of Wells Number of wells where plugging operation has begun The number of wells for which the entity began plugging operations. Related Party Transaction Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas Property and Equipment The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets and mineral interests in oil and gas properties to related party. Proceeds from sale of interest in oil and gas properties Credit Facility Period of Change [Axis] Information by period of change to credit facility. Credit Facility Period of Change [Domain] The periods of change for which credit facility information is being disclosed. June 2011 Through July 2011 [Member] Effective June 1, 2011 through July, 2011 The period of time from June 1, 2011 through July 31, 2011. August 2011 and Thereafter [Member] Effective August 1, 2011 and thereafter The period of time from August 1, 2011 and thereafter. Line of Credit Facility Fee Represents fee at inception of credit facility. Facility fee Estimated Drilling Costs Estimated drilling costs of three proposed wells to the Partnership Represents the estimated drilling costs of three proposed wells to the Partnership. Related Party Transaction, 12 Percent Annual Discount for Estimated Timing of Cash Flows Initial estimate of amount receivable as a part of sales price at discount rate of 12% Represents the initial estimate of amount receivable as a part of sales price at discount rate of 12 percent. Present value rate of the first drilled well used in calculating amount receivable to the Partnership Represents the present value rate of the first drilled well used in calculating the amount receivable to the Partnership. Related Party Transaction, Annual Discount Rate on First Drilled Well Summary of Accounting Policies Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Type Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments for non-cash transactions: Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of deferred financing fees Amortization of deferred financing fees Restoration, Removal, and Environmental Liabilities Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract] Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense Accretion of asset retirement obligation Accretion expense Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent Asset retirement obligation Beginning asset retirement obligation Ending asset retirement obligation Additions related to properties Additions to property and asset retirement obligation Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred Partnership's asset retirement obligation Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward] Retirements Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Settled Restoration, Removal, and Environmental Liabilities Asset Retirement Obligations and Environmental Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block] Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current Total current assets Assets Total assets Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions Acquisitions Capitalized Costs, Unproved Properties Unproved properties Oil and Gas Property or Project [Axis] Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing transactions: Class of Stock [Domain] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) Commitments and Contingencies Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses: Costs and Expenses Total costs and expenses Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Axis] Variable rate basis Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Long-Term Debt Interest rate added to the base rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Minimum interest rate payable monthly (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Interest rate at end of period (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End Deferred Finance Costs, Current, Net Deferred financing fees, net Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Deferred financing fees, net Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation, depletion and amortization Due to Affiliate, Current Accounts payable to affiliates Due from Affiliate, Current Accounts receivable from affiliates Due from affiliates for net revenues processed in excess of joint interest, drilling compensation, technical and administrative services charges, and/or from property sales Net income per unit Earnings Per Unit [Abstract] Discount rate for present value of net revenues from oil and gas reserves (as a percent) Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] General Partner [Member] General Partner General and Administrative Expense General and administrative Net income Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Condensed Statements of Operations Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Increase (Decrease) in Due from Affiliates, Current Accounts receivable from affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Due to Affiliates, Current Accounts payable to affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable Interest Expense Interest expense Interest Paid, Net Cash paid for interest expense on note payable Oil and Gas Property, Lease Operating Expense Lease operating expenses Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent Total long-term liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Long-term liabilities: Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and partnership equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and partnership equity Limited Partner [Member] Limited Partner Limited Partners' Capital Account Limited partners Limited partner Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding Facility fee as a percentage of initial borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage Principal payments made to reduce the loan balance Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Repayments Engineering fees paid Line of Credit Facility, Collateral Fees, Amount Long-term debt Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Current borrowing base Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Amount borrowed under the facility Line of Credit Facility, Increase, Additional Borrowings Line of Credit Facility [Table] Current portion of long-term note payable Loans Payable to Bank, Current Long-term Debt [Text Block] Long-Term Debt Loans Payable to Bank, Noncurrent Note payable (Note 3) Maximum Maximum [Member] Minimum Minimum [Member] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Limited partner Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in financing activities Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic Net income (loss) per limited partner unit (in dollars per unit) Limited partner (in dollars per unit) Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other income (expense): Oil and Gas Property, Full Cost Method, Net [Abstract] Oil and gas properties, full cost method of accounting: Supplemental Information on Oil & Natural Gas Exploration and Production Activities (unaudited) Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industries Disclosures [Text Block] Oil and Gas Property, Full Cost Method, Net Net oil and gas properties Oil and Gas Sales Revenue Oil, gas and NGL sales Oil and Gas Properties Oil and Gas Property [Abstract] Supplemental Information on Oil & Natural Gas Exploration and Production Activities (unaudited) Oil and Gas Properties Oil and Gas Properties Policy [Policy Text Block] Operating Income (Loss) Income from operations Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Organization and Basis of Presentation Other Nonoperating Income Miscellaneous income Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] Number of Units Partners' Capital, Number of Units, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Partners' Capital Partnership equity Balance Balance Partners' Capital [Abstract] Partnership equity Balance (in units) Balance (in units) Partners' Capital Account, Units Total Distribution amount per partnership unit (in dollars per unit) Partners' Capital, Distribution Amount Per Share Partnership Equity Partners' Capital Account, Distributions Partner distributions Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital Partners' Capital Notes Disclosure [Text Block] Partnership Equity Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Payment of debt issuance costs Payments of Financing Costs Payment of deferred financing fees Payment of fees in connection with amendment Payments to Explore and Develop Oil and Gas Properties Property development Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassification Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas Property and Equipment Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties Production Tax Expense Production taxes Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Transactions with Affiliates Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Transactions with affiliates Administrative fees Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Related Party [Domain] Transactions with Affiliates Related Party [Axis] Repayments of Bank Debt Payment of note payable Revolving credit facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Summary of Partnership's asset retirement obligation Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block] Schedule of number of units outstanding and the net income (loss) per type of Partnership unit Schedule of Capital Units [Table Text Block] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Summary of Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Statement [Line Items] Statement Statements of Partnership Equity Condensed Statements of Cash Flows Condensed Balance Sheets Class of Stock [Axis] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental cash flow disclosure: Property Sales Included in Accounts Receivable from Affiliates Property sales included in accounts receivable from affiliates Proceeds received from sale of property included in accounts receivable from affiliates forming part of noncash investing transactions.