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Elephant Butte, NM (87935): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 453 OSE records · Sierra County

240 ftmedian well depth
180 ft–300 fttypical depth range
110 ftmedian static water level
37 gpmmedian yield (344 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elephant Butte (87935), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elephant Butte (87935) is 240 ft, based on 453 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 180 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 520 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elephant Butte (87935)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elephant Butte (87935)?

The median static water level is 110 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 80 ft–154 ft), from 395 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 25 100–150 ft 36 150–200 ft 62 200–300 ft 204 300–400 ft 43 400–600 ft 46 600+ ft 27
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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.