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Seneca, NE (69161): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 296 NeDNR records · Cherry County

160 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–200 fttypical depth range
84 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (212 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Seneca (69161), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Seneca (69161) is 160 ft, based on 283 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 120 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 242 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Seneca (69161)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Seneca (69161)?

The median static water level is 84 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 50 ft–112 ft), from 256 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 14 50–100 ft 23 100–150 ft 90 150–200 ft 73 200–300 ft 71 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 3 600+ ft 1
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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.