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Esmeralda County, Nevada: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,028 NDWR records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Esmeralda County, Nevada?
The median drilled well depth in Esmeralda County is 300 ft, based on 1,017 wells with recorded depths in the state NDWR database. Half of all wells fall between 183 ft and 515 ft; 90% are shallower than 812 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 510 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Esmeralda County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 510 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $12,750–$33,150; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $30,600–$51,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Esmeralda County?
The median static water level is 90 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 49 ft–151 ft), from 811 measurements.
How much water do wells in Esmeralda County produce?
The median tested yield is 50 gpm (middle half: 20 gpm–300 gpm), from 392 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Esmeralda County?
Contractors by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well driller reports (Nevada Division of Water Resources).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL EWP INC | 113 |
| WELSCO CORPORATION | 60 |
| BOART LONGYEAR COMPANY | 49 |
| PARSONS DRILLING INC | 23 |
| LEACH DRILLING INC | 17 |
| STONEHOUSE DRILLING & CONSTRUCTION LLC | 9 |
| CASCADE DRILLING | 7 |
| PREMIER DRILLING COMPANY | 7 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Esmeralda County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Dyer (89010) — 378 wells, median 238 ft
- Silverpeak (89047) — 77 wells, median 500 ft
- Goldfield (89013) — 75 wells, median 410 ft
Method: medians computed from NDWR records (filed well driller reports from the Nevada Division of Water Resources; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.