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Storey County, Nevada: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,842 NDWR records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Storey County, Nevada?
The median drilled well depth in Storey County is 270 ft, based on 1,807 wells with recorded depths in the state NDWR database. Half of all wells fall between 163 ft and 397 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 315 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Storey County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 315 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,875–$20,475; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,900–$31,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Storey County?
The median static water level is 108 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 47 ft–201 ft), from 1,600 measurements.
How much water do wells in Storey County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–30 gpm), from 1,281 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Storey 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 |
|---|---|
| BRUCE MACKAY PUMP & WELL SERVICE INC | 107 |
| VIKING DRILLERS INC | 28 |
| BLAIN WELL DRILLING AND PUMP INC | 27 |
| WELSCO CORPORATION | 23 |
| CAPITAL CITY WELL DRILLING AND PUMP SERVICE INC | 16 |
| WEST COAST PUMP & WELL WORKS | 11 |
| BOART LONGYEAR COMPANY | 9 |
| OKEEFE DRILLING COMPANY INC | 4 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Storey County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Reno (89521) — 1,452 wells, median 240 ft
- Virginia City (89440) — 120 wells, median 166 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.