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Lincoln County, Nevada: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,652 NDWR records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Lincoln County, Nevada?
The median drilled well depth in Lincoln County is 168 ft, based on 1,621 wells with recorded depths in the state NDWR database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 260 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 158 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Lincoln County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 158 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,950–$10,270; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,480–$15,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Lincoln County?
The median static water level is 53 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 21 ft–108 ft), from 1,438 measurements.
How much water do wells in Lincoln County produce?
The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–124 gpm), from 905 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|
| DAVIS DRILLING AND PUMPS | 97 |
| LEWIS DRILLING LLC | 19 |
| 8 MILE WELL SERVICE LLC | 16 |
| EAGLE DRILLING SERVICES LLC | 14 |
| GARDNER BROTHERS DRILLING INC | 11 |
| BC2 ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | 9 |
| BUDGET DRILLING LLC | 8 |
| CASCADE DRILLING | 7 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Lincoln County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Panaca (89042) — 277 wells, median 165 ft
- Caliente (89008) — 269 wells, median 115 ft
- Alamo (89001) — 214 wells, median 130 ft
- Pioche (89043) — 178 wells, median 135 ft
- Hiko (89017) — 105 wells, median 180 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.