Colorado Well Finder › Wells by county › Clear Creek County › Downieville-Lawson-Dumont
Downieville-Lawson-Dumont sits in fractured mountain bedrock, so nearby well records are useful but not a guarantee for a particular lot. Within five miles, Colorado DWR records list 1,605 permitted wells. Of those, 889 report a total depth, 383 report a pump yield, and 104 report a static water level.
The records point to a typical domestic well, but the spread is wide. The median depth is 200 feet, while the middle half runs from 65 to 400 feet. That range matters when comparing a driller's estimate, planning a pump system, and deciding how much uncertainty to keep in the land budget.
Figures are computed from Colorado Division of Water Resources permit records for permitted wells within 5 miles of Downieville-Lawson-Dumont. Not every permit reports every field; each statistic uses the wells that report it.
| Depth statistic | Feet |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 65 |
| Median | 200 |
| 75th percentile | 400 |
| 90th percentile | 601 |
| Deepest on record | 1,204 |
| Aquifer named on permits | Wells |
|---|---|
| unnamed / fractured-bedrock aquifer | 1,546 |
| Fractured Crystalline | 15 |
| Fractured Granite | 9 |
| Yield statistic | gpm |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 5.0 |
| Median | 7.0 |
| 75th percentile | 10.0 |
| Median depth to water | 62 ft |
| Median water level by decade | Depth to water |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 ft |
| 2010s | 90 ft |
| 2020s | 70 ft |
The median reported well depth is 200 feet. The middle half of wells falls between 65 and 400 feet, and the 90th percentile is 601 feet. The deepest well in the records reaches 1,204 feet.
Depths are spread across the local mountain terrain: 35% of reported wells are under 100 feet, 27% are between 100 and 300 feet, 26% are between 300 and 600 feet, and 11% exceed 600 feet. For a bid, do not treat 200 feet as a promised target. Ask the driller to explain the likely range, casing and grout requirements, access conditions, and what happens if the hole must go deeper.
Among wells reporting pump yield, the median is 7.0 gallons per minute, with the middle half between 5.0 and 10.0 gallons per minute. The distribution is fairly concentrated in that useful range: 69% report between 5 and 15 gallons per minute.
Low-yield wells still occur. 2% report under 1 gallon per minute, while 21% fall between 1 and 5 gallons per minute. A yield result is not the same as household storage capacity, and a pump test should be reviewed with the intended use. Most permits are for domestic or household use, which accounts for 86% of the records. Confirm the permitted use before assuming irrigation, livestock, or other demands are allowed.
Reported static water levels have a median depth of 62 feet below the surface, with the middle half between 30 and 100 feet. That is the measured standing water level, not the well's total depth and not necessarily the level while pumping.
The decade figures do not form a simple straight-line decline. The median was 30 feet below the surface in measurements from the 1970s, 90 feet in the 2010s, and 70 feet in the 2020s. Because only 104 records report a static water level, use this as local context rather than proof of a basin-wide trend. For a purchase, request the well's actual completion report, static level, pumping information, and recent performance.
Permit activity has continued across several generations. Records show 2 permits from the 1950s, 24 from the 1960s, 233 from the 1970s, 218 from the 1980s, 301 from the 1990s, 352 from the 2000s, 122 from the 2010s, and 92 from the 2020s. The newest permit year in this search is 2025.
The most active drillers in these records are Mcpherson Drilling Company, listed with Benny Don Mcpherson, with 121 wells; Living Water Systems Inc., listed with Robert Goble, with 84; and James Drilling, listed with Jordan K. Keaton, with 81. These counts identify local record activity, not a recommendation. Verify current licensing, insurance, references, and the scope of any written bid.
Drilling here means working through fractured mountain bedrock, including granite and gneiss. The cost model uses $65 to $100 per foot. At the local median depth of 200 feet, the drilled hole works out to about $13,000 to $20,000.
A finished system is more than the hole. Including the pump, pressure tank, trenching, and electrical, the modeled total is about $19,000 to $32,000 at that depth. A shallow result may cost less, while a hole approaching the local upper range can cost substantially more. Ask whether the proposal includes casing, grout, development, testing, permits, power trenching, difficult access, and the pump equipment needed for the measured water level and yield.
Fractured-bedrock wells can be unpredictable from one lot to the next. A neighboring well may be shallow and productive while another requires much more drilling or produces little water. The records show 2% of reported yields under 1 gallon per minute, so low yield is uncommon in this dataset but not something to dismiss. Dry holes and poor production should be addressed in the purchase contract and drilling plan.
Water quality also deserves site-specific review. Within about ten miles are 16 PFAS sampling or contamination sites, 3,655 historic mine features, and 19 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites. Those mapped features do not prove contamination at a property. Test the well for relevant contaminants, inspect the wellhead and casing, and keep septic location, replacement area, drainage, access, and building setbacks workable before finalizing a site plan.
| Decade permitted | Wells |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 233 |
| 1980s | 218 |
| 1990s | 301 |
| 2000s | 352 |
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s | 92 |
| Most active drillers on record | Wells |
|---|---|
| Mcpherson Drilling Company (Mcpherson, Benny Don) | 121 |
| Living Water Systems Inc. (Goble, Robert) | 84 |
| James Drilling (Keaton, Jordan K.) | 81 |
How this is built: the median permitted depth here times the per-foot range for this ground, plus the normal system costs. A lot at the 75th-percentile depth (400 ft) would run roughly $32,000–$52,000. See the full Colorado well cost guide.
Counts come from EPA, USGS and state datasets layered on the Colorado Well Finder map. A count is not a verdict on any one well; it tells you what to test for.
The numbers above are the area average. Your lot is one point on the map. Search the address to see the real depth, yield and aquifer of each permitted well around it.
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The median reported depth is 200 feet, and the middle half of wells is 65 to 400 feet. About 35% are under 100 feet, while 11% exceed 600 feet. The deepest record is 1,204 feet, so a 200-foot estimate is a planning reference, not a guarantee for a specific mountain lot.
The modeled drilling rate is $65 to $100 per foot. At the 200-foot median depth, the drilled hole is about $13,000 to $20,000. A finished system with pump, tank, trenching, and electrical is modeled at about $19,000 to $32,000. Fractured granite and gneiss can make depth and access vary.
Reported pump yields have a 7.0-gallon-per-minute median, with the middle half from 5.0 to 10.0 gallons per minute. About 69% produce between 5 and 15 gallons per minute. Still, 2% report under 1 gallon per minute. Review the actual well test and storage system rather than relying only on nearby records.
Safety cannot be established from a permit record alone. The area has 16 mapped PFAS sampling or contamination sites, 3,655 historic mine features, and 19 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites within about ten miles. These locations do not prove a problem at your property. Test the well for contaminants associated with the site's history and nearby features.
Yes. Only 104 wells in the local records report a static water level, and 383 report a pump yield, so the available data is incomplete for any individual property. Obtain the DWR permit and construction report, verify permitted use, inspect the equipment, perform a water-quality test, and review yield and storage with a qualified contractor before closing.
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