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Hat Creek, CA (96040): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 99 DWR records · Shasta County

140 ftmedian well depth
114 ft–210 fttypical depth range
125 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (37 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Hat Creek (96040), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Hat Creek (96040) is 140 ft, based on 99 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 114 ft and 210 ft; 90% are shallower than 410 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Hat Creek (96040)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Hat Creek (96040)?

The median static water level is 125 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 97 ft–385 ft), from 7 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 49 150–200 ft 14 200–300 ft 13 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 2
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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.