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Dawes County, Nebraska: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 6,228 NeDNR records · verified 2026-10-12

520 ftmedian well depth
379 ft–730 fttypical depth range
101 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (5,195 tests)

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How deep are wells in Dawes County, Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in Dawes County is 520 ft, based on 6,211 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 379 ft and 730 ft; 90% are shallower than 789 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 78 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Dawes County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 78 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,950–$5,070; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,680–$7,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Dawes County?

The median static water level is 101 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 48 ft–213 ft), from 5,139 measurements.

How much water do wells in Dawes County produce?

The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 25 gpm–25 gpm), from 5,195 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 299 50–100 ft 222 100–150 ft 182 150–200 ft 122 200–300 ft 291 300–400 ft 691 400–600 ft 1,614 600+ ft 2,790
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Well records by ZIP code in Dawes County

Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.

Method: medians computed from NeDNR records (Nebraska DNR registered groundwater wells; decommissioned wells are excluded from the working-well counts but still counted in depth history; depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.