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Dorchester, IA (52140): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 369 Iowa DNR records · Allamakee County

243 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–380 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Dorchester (52140), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Dorchester (52140) is 243 ft, based on 352 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 380 ft; 90% are shallower than 440 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Dorchester (52140)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 243 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,075–$15,795; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,580–$24,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Dorchester (52140)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 23 50–100 ft 45 100–150 ft 58 150–200 ft 27 200–300 ft 48 300–400 ft 73 400–600 ft 70 600+ ft 8
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Method: medians computed from Iowa DNR records (Iowa DNR Well Information System records, water-supply wells only (monitoring, test, dewatering, injection and closed-loop geothermal 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.