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Chaffee County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Chaffee County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Chaffee County is 105 ft, based on 6,907 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 320 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 165 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Chaffee County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 165 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,125–$10,725; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,900–$16,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Chaffee County?
The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 32 ft–115 ft), from 1,190 measurements.
How much water do wells in Chaffee County produce?
The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 9 gpm–14 gpm), from 3,994 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Chaffee 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 |
|---|---|
| American Drilling Service | 672 |
| Asap Well Drilling Inc. | 275 |
| Golden Eagle Drilling Corporation | 22 |
| Heersink Drilling | 6 |
| Twin Peaks Drilling | 4 |
| Sharpe Drilling Company | 4 |
| McCoy Water Well/Precision Drilling | 3 |
| Hydro Resources | 2 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Chaffee County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Buena Vista (81211) — 2,875 wells, median 100 ft
- Salida (81201) — 2,044 wells, median 100 ft
- Nathrop (81236) — 1,895 wells, median 145 ft
- Poncha Springs (81242) — 1,516 wells, median 110 ft
- Monarch (81227) — 461 wells, median 105 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.