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Modoc County, California: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Modoc County, California?
The median drilled well depth in Modoc County is 240 ft, based on 2,740 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 163 ft and 382 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 400 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Modoc County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Modoc County?
The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 37 ft–86 ft), from 131 measurements.
How much water do wells in Modoc County produce?
The median tested yield is 60 gpm (middle half: 30 gpm–180 gpm), from 1,341 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Modoc County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well completion reports (California Department of Water Resources).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| CONNERS WELL DRILLING | 74 |
| YOUR H20 PRO | 8 |
| WELL INDUSTRIES INC | 8 |
| CHANCELLOR DRILLING & PUMP | 8 |
| LEE CONNER WELL DRILLING A PARTNERSHIP | 7 |
| STONEHOUSE WELL DRILLING | 7 |
| BRUCE MACKAY PUMP & WELL SERVICE INC | 2 |
| ENLOE DRILLING AND PUMPS INC | 2 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Modoc County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Alturas (96101) — 788 wells, median 236 ft
- Tulelake (96134) — 363 wells, median 180 ft
- Adin (96006) — 342 wells, median 300 ft
- Lookout (96054) — 258 wells, median 228 ft
- Cedarville (96104) — 246 wells, median 275 ft
- Fort Bidwell (96112) — 184 wells, median 200 ft
- Canby (96015) — 169 wells, median 328 ft
- Davis Creek (96108) — 154 wells, median 247 ft
- Lake City (96115) — 144 wells, median 210 ft
- Eagleville (96110) — 100 wells, median 200 ft
- Likely (96116) — 78 wells, median 213 ft
Method: medians computed from DWR records (filed well completion reports, water-supply uses only (destruction, repair and monitoring wells excluded); depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.