Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Dec. 20, 2013
Dec. 19, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Total borrowing commitment   $ 300,000 $ 150,000
Borrowing base 90,000 90,000 75,000
Amount outstanding 37,000    
Current limited borrowing capacity on revolving credit facility $ 53,000    
Credit facility, expiration date Nov. 28, 2016    
Minimum hedge percentage of scheduled production for a rolling 24 months, as required by revolving credit facility covenants 45.00%    
Maximum hedge percentage of scheduled production for a rolling 24 months, as required by revolving credit facility covenants 80.00%    
Revolving credit facility, additional rate over LIBOR 2.50%    
Average interest rate 2.70%    
Interest rate at period end 2.66%    
Minimum adjusted current ratio 1.0    
Minimum EBITDAX times interest and fees 3.5    
Maximum funded debt to EBITDAX 3.5    
Maximum funded debt to total capitalization 0.5    
Minimum [Member]
     
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Revolving credit facility, additional rate over Prime 0.00%    
Revolving credit facility, additional rate over LIBOR 2.50%    
Maximum [Member]
     
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Revolving credit facility, additional rate over Prime 1.00%    
Revolving credit facility, additional rate over LIBOR 3.25%