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Capitan, NM (88316): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 348 OSE records · Lincoln County

265 ftmedian well depth
180 ft–460 fttypical depth range
90 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (290 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Capitan (88316), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Capitan (88316) is 265 ft, based on 348 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 180 ft and 460 ft; 90% are shallower than 766 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Capitan (88316)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 265 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,625–$17,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,900–$26,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Capitan (88316)?

The median static water level is 90 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 60 ft–150 ft), from 317 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 37 150–200 ft 44 200–300 ft 87 300–400 ft 54 400–600 ft 43 600+ ft 64
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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.