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Beckwourth, CA (96129): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 482 DWR records · Plumas County

160 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–275 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (232 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Beckwourth (96129), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Beckwourth (96129) is 160 ft, based on 342 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 120 ft and 275 ft; 90% are shallower than 404 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Beckwourth (96129)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Beckwourth (96129)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–41 ft), from 104 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 36 100–150 ft 120 150–200 ft 43 200–300 ft 70 300–400 ft 32 400–600 ft 18 600+ ft 18
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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.