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Watertown, SD (57201): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 623 SD DANR records · Codington County

37 ftmedian well depth
23 ft–60 fttypical depth range
10 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Watertown (57201), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Watertown (57201) is 37 ft, based on 609 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 23 ft and 60 ft; 90% are shallower than 127 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Watertown (57201)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 37 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $925–$2,405; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,220–$3,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Watertown (57201)?

The median static water level is 10 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 7 ft–22 ft), from 33 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 388 50–100 ft 128 100–150 ft 38 150–200 ft 15 200–300 ft 16 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 19 600+ ft 0
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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.