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Shasta Lake, CA (96079): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 56 DWR records · Shasta County

183 ftmedian well depth
109 ft–250 fttypical depth range
118 ftmedian static water level
4 gpmmedian yield (13 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Shasta Lake (96079), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Shasta Lake (96079) is 183 ft, based on 56 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 109 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 302 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Shasta Lake (96079)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 183 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,575–$11,895; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,980–$18,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Shasta Lake (96079)?

The median static water level is 118 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 84 ft–151 ft), from 2 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 16 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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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.