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Lake County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Lake County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Lake County is 106 ft, based on 1,750 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 167 ft; 90% are shallower than 297 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 153 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Lake County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 153 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,825–$9,945; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,180–$15,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Lake County?
The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 52 ft–175 ft), from 237 measurements.
How much water do wells in Lake County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–12 gpm), from 728 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Lake 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 |
|---|---|
| Golden Eagle Drilling Corporation | 190 |
| Asap Well Drilling Inc. | 32 |
| Arrow Drilling | 2 |
| McCoy Water Well/Precision Drilling | 1 |
| American Drilling Service | 1 |
| Boart Longyear Company | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Lake County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Leadville (80461) — 1,065 wells, median 124 ft
- Climax (80429) — 857 wells, median 82 ft
- Granite (81228) — 585 wells, median 181 ft
- Twin Lakes (81251) — 318 wells, median 70 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.