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Potter County, South Dakota: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Potter County, South Dakota?
The median drilled well depth in Potter County is 68 ft, based on 340 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half of all wells fall between 35 ft and 1,805 ft; 90% are shallower than 2,258 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 40 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Potter County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 68 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,700–$4,420; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,080–$6,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Potter County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the completion reports South Dakota drillers file with DANR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| MANIKOWSKI WELL DRILLING | 2 |
| GEOTEK ENGINEERING & TESTING | 1 |
| DAKOTA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 1 |
| STRETCH'S WELL SERVICE, INC. | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Potter County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Hoven (57450) — 132 wells, median 53 ft
- Lebanon (57455) — 102 wells, median 48 ft
- Gettysburg (57442) — 91 wells, median 81 ft
- Tolstoy (57475) — 59 wells, median 62 ft
Method: 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.