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Clear Creek County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Clear Creek County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Clear Creek County is 252 ft, based on 3,424 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 120 ft and 402 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 375 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Clear Creek County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 375 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,375–$24,375; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $22,500–$37,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Clear Creek County?
The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–120 ft), from 201 measurements.
How much water do wells in Clear Creek County produce?
The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 4 gpm–10 gpm), from 1,626 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Clear Creek County?
Companies by number of wells permitted in this county, per well construction reports filed with the Colorado Division of Water Resources. Permits recorded without a licensed driller (owner-built, or approved by a professional engineer) are excluded.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| James Drilling | 112 |
| Living Water Systems Inc. | 10 |
| C R Smith Drilling Inc | 9 |
| Holland/McMullen Water Well Drilling | 8 |
| Holland And Sons Water Well Drilling | 3 |
| Layne A Granite Company | 3 |
| James Drilling Company | 2 |
| Arrow Drilling | 2 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Clear Creek County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Idaho Springs (80452) — 695 wells, median 265 ft
- Dumont (80436) — 640 wells, median 125 ft
- Empire (80438) — 273 wells, median 90 ft
- Silver Plume (80476) — 166 wells, median 86 ft
- Georgetown (80444) — 113 wells, median 37 ft
Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.