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Lake Arthur, NM (88253): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 435 OSE records · Chaves County

200 ftmedian well depth
135 ft–250 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (174 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lake Arthur (88253), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lake Arthur (88253) is 200 ft, based on 435 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 135 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 670 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lake Arthur (88253)?

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 and around Lake Arthur (88253)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 48 ft–110 ft), from 279 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 35 100–150 ft 88 150–200 ft 80 200–300 ft 150 300–400 ft 20 400–600 ft 3 600+ ft 46
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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.