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Dolores County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Dolores County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Dolores County is 150 ft, based on 405 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 82 ft and 246 ft; 90% are shallower than 299 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 198 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Dolores County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 150 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,750–$9,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,000–$15,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Dolores County?
The median static water level is 56 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 26 ft–105 ft), from 38 measurements.
How much water do wells in Dolores County produce?
The median tested yield is 6 gpm (middle half: 4 gpm–10 gpm), from 96 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Dolores 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 |
|---|---|
| Ucolo Drilling LLC | 27 |
| McCracken Well Drilling Inc | 6 |
| Dak Drilling LLC | 2 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Dolores County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Rico (81332) — 208 wells, median 80 ft
- Dove Creek (81324) — 170 wells, median 150 ft
- Cahone (81320) — 50 wells, median 235 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.