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Gothenburg, NE (69138): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,629 NeDNR records · Dawson County

205 ftmedian well depth
98 ft–326 fttypical depth range
48 ftmedian static water level
1,000 gpmmedian yield (1,221 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Gothenburg (69138), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Gothenburg (69138) is 205 ft, based on 1,549 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 98 ft and 326 ft; 90% are shallower than 430 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Gothenburg (69138)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 205 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,125–$13,325; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,300–$20,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Gothenburg (69138)?

The median static water level is 48 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–77 ft), from 1,434 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 268 50–100 ft 123 100–150 ft 170 150–200 ft 152 200–300 ft 373 300–400 ft 223 400–600 ft 240 600+ ft 0
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.