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Lakehead, CA (96051): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 335 DWR records · Shasta County

184 ftmedian well depth
130 ft–255 fttypical depth range
47 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (199 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lakehead (96051), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lakehead (96051) is 184 ft, based on 335 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 130 ft and 255 ft; 90% are shallower than 307 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lakehead (96051)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 184 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,600–$11,960; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,040–$18,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lakehead (96051)?

The median static water level is 47 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–93 ft), from 22 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 31 100–150 ft 87 150–200 ft 57 200–300 ft 105 300–400 ft 43 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 1
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.