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Gilpin County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 4,387 DWR records · verified 2026-08-14
How deep are wells in Gilpin County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Gilpin County is 250 ft, based on 3,308 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 140 ft and 380 ft; 90% are shallower than 520 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 400 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Gilpin County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 400 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,000–$26,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $24,000–$40,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Gilpin County?
The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–90 ft), from 314 measurements.
How much water do wells in Gilpin County produce?
The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 4 gpm–10 gpm), from 1,407 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Gilpin 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 |
|---|---|
| C R Smith Drilling Inc | 182 |
| James Drilling | 101 |
| Ingram Drilling Inc. | 6 |
| Arrow Drilling | 5 |
| Living Water Systems Inc. | 2 |
| Geowater Services | 1 |
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Free lookup Property report — $29Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.