Colorado Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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Fort Lyon, CO (81038): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 605 DWR records · Bent County

74 ftmedian well depth
32 ft–228 fttypical depth range
24 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (70 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fort Lyon (81038), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fort Lyon (81038) is 74 ft, based on 451 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 32 ft and 228 ft; 90% are shallower than 335 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fort Lyon (81038)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 74 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,850–$4,810; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,440–$7,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fort Lyon (81038)?

The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–42 ft), from 13 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 199 50–100 ft 48 100–150 ft 37 150–200 ft 41 200–300 ft 35 300–400 ft 83 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.