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Ophir, CO (81426): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 274 DWR records · San Miguel County

126 ftmedian well depth
72 ft–216 fttypical depth range
26 ftmedian static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (76 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ophir (81426), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ophir (81426) is 126 ft, based on 184 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 72 ft and 216 ft; 90% are shallower than 319 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ophir (81426)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 126 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,150–$8,190; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,560–$12,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ophir (81426)?

The median static water level is 26 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–106 ft), from 20 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 30 50–100 ft 37 100–150 ft 40 150–200 ft 23 200–300 ft 23 300–400 ft 18 400–600 ft 10 600+ ft 3
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.