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Mellette County, South Dakota: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Mellette County, South Dakota?
The median drilled well depth in Mellette County is 60 ft, based on 175 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half of all wells fall between 40 ft and 1,363 ft; 90% are shallower than 2,235 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 26 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Mellette County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 26 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $650–$1,690; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,560–$2,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Mellette County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the completion reports South Dakota drillers file with DANR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING,INC. | 19 |
| REIMERS WELL DRILLING | 3 |
| FORSTER WELL DRILLING | 2 |
| WILD GOOSE WELL DRILLING | 2 |
| STRETCH'S WELL SERVICE, INC. | 2 |
| GSI ENGINEERING | 1 |
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Free lookup Property report — $29Method: medians computed from SD DANR records (SD DANR NR68 well completion reports, water wells only (monitoring, test-hole, geothermal-loop and dewatering records 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.