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Chaves County, New Mexico: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 8,767 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22

180 ftmedian well depth
122 ft–250 fttypical depth range
90 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (4,091 tests)

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How deep are wells in Chaves County, New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in Chaves County is 180 ft, based on 8,767 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 122 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 400 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 200 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Chaves County?

The median static water level is 90 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 50 ft–140 ft), from 6,499 measurements.

How much water do wells in Chaves County produce?

The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–50 gpm), from 4,091 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 514 50–100 ft 767 100–150 ft 1,637 150–200 ft 1,982 200–300 ft 2,248 300–400 ft 692 400–600 ft 553 600+ ft 374
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Well records by ZIP code in Chaves County

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

Method: medians computed from OSE records (OSE Points of Diversion filed as wells (a recorded drilled depth); surface diversions, ditches and acequias excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.