Colorado Well Finder › Wells by county › Morgan County › Weldona
Buying land near Weldona means dealing with a very different well setting than Colorado’s mountain communities. The records within five miles show mostly shallow plains wells, with a median reported depth of 122 feet and a middle half from 45 to 158 feet. Most permitted wells are tied to an unnamed or fractured-bedrock aquifer, while other records name Quaternary Alluvium or Alluvial water.
These records are useful for comparing nearby properties, but they do not guarantee what a new well will produce. A driller still needs to evaluate the specific lot, access, casing and grout requirements, pump setup, septic separation, and the intended household, stock, or irrigation use.
Figures are computed from Colorado Division of Water Resources permit records for permitted wells within 5 miles of Weldona. Not every permit reports every field; each statistic uses the wells that report it.
| Depth statistic | Feet |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 45 |
| Median | 122 |
| 75th percentile | 158 |
| 90th percentile | 174 |
| Deepest on record | 283 |
| Aquifer named on permits | Wells |
|---|---|
| unnamed / fractured-bedrock aquifer | 554 |
| Quaternary Alluvium | 22 |
| Alluvial | 16 |
| Yield statistic | gpm |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 15.0 |
| Median | 700.0 |
| 75th percentile | 1200.0 |
| Median depth to water | 57 ft |
| Median water level by decade | Depth to water |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 67 ft |
| 2010s | 48 ft |
Weldona’s permitted wells are generally shallow compared with many Colorado foothill and mountain areas. The reported median is 122 feet. The middle half runs from 45 to 158 feet, and the 90th percentile is 174 feet. The deepest reported well in the records is 283 feet.
Depth still varies by lot. About 42% of wells are under 100 feet, while 58% fall between 100 and 300 feet. None of the reported wells are in the 300-600 foot or 600-plus foot ranges. For a drilling bid, the middle-half range is more useful than the median alone: a property near the shallow end may price very differently from one needing a hole near the upper end.
The yield records are unusually strong, but only 127 wells report a pump yield, so do not treat the number as a guarantee for an untested parcel. The reported median is 700.0 gallons per minute, with a middle half from 15.0 to 1200.0 gallons per minute. That spread deserves careful review because yield testing methods and well uses can differ.
95% of the reported-yield wells produce at least 15 gallons per minute. The records show 0% under 1 gallon per minute and 0% from 1 to 5 gallons per minute; 5% fall from 5 to 15 gallons per minute. Ask for the original well construction and pump test, not just a listing summary. A household exempt well is subject to Colorado’s 35-gpm pumping limit even when the aquifer can produce more.
Among the 35 wells reporting a static water level, the median depth to water is 57 feet. The middle half is from 12 to 68 feet below the surface. That information helps a driller plan casing, pump placement, and pressure equipment, but a static reading is a snapshot and can vary with season, pumping, and local conditions.
The decade comparison does not show a recorded decline in this dataset. The median static water level was 67 feet below surface in the 1960s and 48 feet below surface in the 2010s, meaning the later median was closer to the surface. Because so few wells report static levels, use this as local context rather than proof of a basin-wide trend. Check the nearest construction reports before relying on it for a purchase.
The records cover 610 permitted wells, with 391 recorded as constructed. The newest permit year is 2025, so Weldona is not represented only by old wells. Permit activity appears across several decades: 36 permits in the 1950s, 66 in the 1960s, 77 in the 1970s, 35 in the 1980s, 59 in the 1990s, 85 in the 2000s, 51 in the 2010s, and 18 in the 2020s.
The most active named driller in these records is Canfield, Leslie George with 77 wells, followed by Authorized (Pe, Pg) with 59 and Canfield Drilling Company (Canfield, Harold E) with 53. Treat permit history as a starting point, then verify current licensing and availability.
For Weldona’s alluvium and plains sedimentary rock, the local cost model uses a drilling rate of $35-$55 per foot. At the reported median depth of 122 feet, that puts the drilled hole at about $4,300-$6,700. This is not the full project price.
A finished well with pump, pressure tank, trenching, and electrical is modeled at about $10,300-$18,700. The final bid can move with access, casing and grout requirements, site distance, pump size, water treatment, and whether the lot needs additional electrical or trench work. Ask each driller to separate drilling, casing, development, pump equipment, testing, trenching, and electrical so bids can be compared line by line.
There are 13 PFAS sampling or contamination sites mapped within about 10 miles of Weldona. The map shows 0 historic mine features and 0 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites. That does not establish the quality of water at a particular parcel. Test an existing well before closing, and test a new well after construction for the contaminants relevant to the site and intended use.
Most permits name an unnamed or fractured-bedrock aquifer, with 554 wells in that category; 22 name Quaternary Alluvium and 16 name Alluvial water. Confirm the well location, septic field, reserve area, driveway, and building envelope together. A low-producing or dry hole can affect the entire site plan, while septic setbacks and access may determine where drilling is practical.
Before buying a Weldona-area lot, pull the nearest DWR permit and construction records rather than relying on the seller’s description. Compare reported depth, yield, static level, aquifer name, well age, pump equipment, and water tests. The same review is useful around Jackson Lake, Orchard, Morgan Heights, Saddle Ridge, Log Lane Village, and Blue Sky, all identified in the local comparison area.
For an existing home, make the purchase contingent on a current flow and pressure check plus laboratory water testing. For vacant land, obtain a written drilling estimate and confirm that the proposed well, septic system, access driveway, and house site fit together. Also verify the permit’s allowed use. Domestic, stock, and irrigation are the main uses in these records, and an augmentation plan may be needed in an over-appropriated basin.
| Decade permitted | Wells |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 18 |
| Most active drillers on record | Wells |
|---|---|
| Canfield, Leslie George | 77 |
| Authorized (Pe, Pg) | 59 |
| Canfield Drilling Company (Canfield, Harold E) | 53 |
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 (158 ft) would run roughly $11,530–$20,690. 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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Weldona wells in the five-mile permit area have a median reported depth of 122 feet. The middle half runs from 45 to 158 feet, the 90th percentile is 174 feet, and the deepest reported well is 283 feet. About 42% are under 100 feet, while 58% are between 100 and 300 feet.
The local model uses $35-$55 per foot for Weldona’s alluvium and plains sedimentary rock. At the 122-foot median depth, the drilled hole is modeled at about $4,300-$6,700. A finished well with pump, tank, trenching, and electrical is estimated at $10,300-$18,700, before any unusual access, treatment, or site complications.
Among the 127 Weldona-area wells reporting pump yield, the median is 700.0 gallons per minute and the middle half is 15.0-1200.0 gallons per minute. These figures are not a promise for a new well. Request the original pump test, understand the permitted use, and remember that an exempt household well has a 35-gpm pumping limit.
The permit map alone cannot confirm drinking-water safety. There are 13 PFAS sampling or contamination sites within about 10 miles, so test an existing well before closing and test a new well after construction. Review the laboratory report with a qualified professional and check nearby records for water-quality concerns, septic impacts, and the well’s construction history.
The limited static-level records do not show a dropping trend. Among 35 reported measurements, the median depth to water was 67 feet below surface in the 1960s and 48 feet in the 2010s, so the later median was shallower. Because only 35 wells report levels, treat this as local context, not proof of conditions at every parcel.
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