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Tahoe City, CA (96145): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 174 DWR records · Placer County

178 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–229 fttypical depth range
11 ftmedian static water level
100 gpmmedian yield (22 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Tahoe City (96145), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Tahoe City (96145) is 178 ft, based on 74 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 229 ft; 90% are shallower than 264 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Tahoe City (96145)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 178 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,450–$11,570; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,680–$17,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Tahoe City (96145)?

The median static water level is 11 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–38 ft), from 25 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 28 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 4 600+ 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.