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Black Hawk, SD (57718): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 353 SD DANR records · Meade County

380 ftmedian well depth
224 ft–540 fttypical depth range
251 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Black Hawk (57718), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Black Hawk (57718) is 380 ft, based on 351 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 224 ft and 540 ft; 90% are shallower than 770 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Black Hawk (57718)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 380 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,500–$24,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $22,800–$38,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Black Hawk (57718)?

The median static water level is 251 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 151 ft–374 ft), from 28 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 27 150–200 ft 20 200–300 ft 52 300–400 ft 64 400–600 ft 98 600+ ft 71
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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.