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Mountain Meadows sits in fractured mountain bedrock, so well results can change substantially from one lot to the next. Records within 5 miles show a median well depth of 300 feet, with the middle half between 184 and 450 feet. The median reported pump yield is 7.0 gallons per minute.
This area has a large permit history, with 3,585 wells in Colorado Division of Water Resources records. Most are domestic or household wells. The numbers are useful for planning, but they do not guarantee what a new well will find on a particular parcel.
Figures are computed from Colorado Division of Water Resources permit records for permitted wells within 5 miles of Mountain Meadows. Not every permit reports every field; each statistic uses the wells that report it.
| Depth statistic | Feet |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 184 |
| Median | 300 |
| 75th percentile | 450 |
| 90th percentile | 600 |
| Deepest on record | 1,402 |
| Aquifer named on permits | Wells |
|---|---|
| unnamed / fractured-bedrock aquifer | 3,455 |
| Fractured Crystalline | 12 |
| Fractured Granite | 8 |
| Yield statistic | gpm |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 5.0 |
| Median | 7.0 |
| 75th percentile | 10.0 |
| Median depth to water | 65 ft |
| Median water level by decade | Depth to water |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 27 ft |
| 1970s | 35 ft |
| 1980s | 60 ft |
| 2010s | 100 ft |
| 2020s | 100 ft |
The typical recorded well near Mountain Meadows is 300 feet deep. Half of the wells with reported depths fall between 184 and 450 feet, while the 90th percentile is 600 feet. The deepest recorded well reaches 1,402 feet.
Depth is spread across the area: 10% are under 100 feet, 37% are between 100 and 300 feet, 41% are between 300 and 600 feet, and 12% exceed 600 feet. For a driller's bid, the 300-foot median is a planning reference, not a ceiling. Fractured granite, gneiss, and other bedrock can make nearby lots behave differently.
Among the wells that report a pump yield, the median is 7.0 gallons per minute, with the middle half between 5.0 and 10.0 gallons per minute. That is a workable range for many household uses, but the test result and storage system matter more than the median alone.
70% of reported wells produce between 5 and 15 gallons per minute. Another 18% fall between 1 and 5 gallons per minute, while 3% are under 1 gallon per minute and 9% exceed 15 gallons per minute. Only 1,074 wells report a pump yield, so treat the distribution as a local guide rather than a promise.
Reported static water levels have a median depth of 65 feet below the surface. The middle half is between 27 and 100 feet. That information helps with pump planning, but a static level is not the same as a well's available storage or sustained production.
The decade series shows a deeper measured water level over time: the median was 27 feet in the 1960s, 35 feet in the 1970s, 60 feet in the 1980s, and 100 feet in both the 2010s and 2020s. This suggests a possible long-term decline, but only 124 records report static water level. Differences in location, season, and measurement methods limit what can be concluded for one property.
The permit record includes 3,585 wells, with 2,423 recorded as constructed and 2,503 reporting a total depth. The busiest named drillers are Ground Water Systems Inc. (Wilson, Richard R.) with 925 records, Ingram Drilling Inc. (Ingram, Stephen E.) with 295, and Norris & Sons (Norris, T A) with 196.
Permitting was busiest in the 1970s, with 898 permits, followed by 586 in the 1980s and 559 in the 1990s. The record includes permits as recent as 2025. Most permits are for domestic or household use, which accounts for 93% of the use mix. Check the actual permit and construction record for any property before relying on a listing description.
Mountain Meadows drilling is priced for fractured mountain bedrock, including granite and gneiss. A typical drilling rate is $65 to $100 per foot. At the local median depth of 300 feet, the drilled hole models to about $19,500 to $30,000.
A finished system, including the pump, pressure tank, trenching, and electrical work, models to roughly $25,500 to $42,000. That range is for planning, not a fixed quote. A deeper-than-expected hole, difficult access, casing and grout requirements, water treatment, or a low-yield well can change the final scope. Get the driller to state what is included and how unsuccessful drilling is handled.
Fractured-bedrock wells are unpredictable. A neighboring well may be deep and productive while another lot produces less water or requires more drilling. The records show 3% of reported yields under 1 gallon per minute, so low-yield and dry-hole risk should be part of the purchase discussion. A proper pump test is more useful than assuming the median.
Environmental due diligence also matters. Within about 10 miles, the mapped data includes 73 PFAS sampling or contamination sites, 786 historic mine features, and 65 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites. Test existing well water for site-relevant contaminants, including metals where mining is a concern. Confirm septic setbacks, a suitable drainfield area, driveway access, and the planned home footprint before closing. DWR permit requirements and augmentation issues should be reviewed for the intended use.
| Decade permitted | Wells |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 158 |
| 1970s | 898 |
| 1980s | 586 |
| 1990s | 559 |
| 2000s | 277 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 92 |
| Most active drillers on record | Wells |
|---|---|
| Ground Water Systems Inc (Wilson, Richard R.) | 925 |
| Ingram Drilling Inc. (Ingram, Stephen E.) | 295 |
| Norris & Sons (Norris, T A) | 196 |
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 (450 ft) would run roughly $35,250–$57,000. 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 recorded well depth within 5 miles of Mountain Meadows is 300 feet. The middle half ranges from 184 to 450 feet, and the 90th percentile is 600 feet. Records range as deep as 1,402 feet. Because the area is fractured mountain bedrock, a nearby well is useful evidence but cannot establish the exact depth for a new lot.
The local drilling model uses $65 to $100 per foot in fractured granite and gneiss. At the 300-foot median depth, drilling alone is estimated at $19,500 to $30,000. A finished system with pump, tank, trenching, and electrical work is estimated at $25,500 to $42,000. Ask for a written scope because depth and access can change the bid.
The median reported pump yield is 7.0 gallons per minute, and the middle half is 5.0 to 10.0 gallons per minute. Most reported wells, 70%, produce between 5 and 15 gallons per minute. Results are not guaranteed: 3% report less than 1 gallon per minute, and only 1,074 wells in the records report a yield.
Safety cannot be determined from a well permit or yield record. Nearby mapped data includes 73 PFAS sampling or contamination sites, 786 historic mine features, and 65 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites. Test the specific well before buying, with testing selected for local mining and cleanup concerns. A water-quality test should be repeated after ownership changes or unusual conditions.
Reported static water levels were deeper in newer measurements: the median was 27 feet below ground in the 1960s, 60 feet in the 1980s, and 100 feet in both the 2010s and 2020s. That pattern suggests a possible long-term decline, but only 124 wells report static levels. Location, season, and measurement differences make the trend less certain for one parcel.
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