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Eagle Nest, NM (87718): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 405 OSE records · Colfax County

230 ftmedian well depth
152 ft–332 fttypical depth range
89 ftmedian static water level
18 gpmmedian yield (270 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Eagle Nest (87718), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Eagle Nest (87718) is 230 ft, based on 405 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 152 ft and 332 ft; 90% are shallower than 420 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Eagle Nest (87718)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 230 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,750–$14,950; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,800–$23,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Eagle Nest (87718)?

The median static water level is 89 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 42 ft–157 ft), from 376 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 24 100–150 ft 70 150–200 ft 58 200–300 ft 115 300–400 ft 78 400–600 ft 49 600+ ft 7
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.