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Mellette, SD (57461): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 78 SD DANR records · Spink County

971 ftmedian well depth
920 ft–1,044 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Mellette (57461), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Mellette (57461) is 971 ft, based on 75 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 920 ft and 1,044 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,127 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Mellette (57461)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 971 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $24,275–$63,115; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $58,260–$97,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Mellette (57461)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 0 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 73
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.