Siirtola Well and Pump
48730 Banfield Avenue
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
Well drillingPump installationPump repair and maintenance+2 more
Dollar Bay, Michigan
Well Drillers Near Dollar Bay, Michigan
The typical geological profile for Dollar Bay consists of a surficial sand and/or clay layer, underlain by thick sequences of alternating clay (often sandy/clayey and occasionally gravelly), then capped by a sandstone or bedrock aquifer. Most wells reach water-bearing layers in sand/gravel zones or in fractured bedrock, with a static water level commonly between 16 and 60 feet below grade.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Dollar Bay. 6 results found.
- Typical depth
- 125 ft
- Water table
- 35 ft
- Contractors
- 6
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Keranen & Eskola Well Drilling
Active Driller
Lincoln School Rd
Calumet, MI 49913
Calumet, MI 49913
Cable tool water well drillingWell pump repair and maintenanceWell abandonment+1 more
Larson Well Drilling and Pump Co
20543 Sawmill
Skanee, MI 49962
Skanee, MI 49962
Well DrillingPump InstallationPump Repair+1 more
Smith Well Drilling
241 Co Rd 550
Marquette, MI 49855
Marquette, MI 49855
New water well drillingReplacement well drillingPump replacement+2 more
Perttu Well Services
17150 US
Bruce Crossing, MI 49912
Bruce Crossing, MI 49912
Well pump installationPressure tank installationWell repair+3 more
Webster Well Drilling
171 M
Negaunee, MI 49866
Negaunee, MI 49866
Well drillingResidential water wellsComplete water systems
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A geological estimate for the Dollar Bay area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 125 ft
- Static Water Level
- 35 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
Analysis of well logs from the Dollar Bay region in Houghton County, Michigan, reveals a general stratigraphy with initial surficial sand or sand-and-clay layers extending from surface to depths of approximately 20-40 ft. Beneath this, a significant series of interbedded sandy/clayey and occasionally gravel-bearing clay layers extends to approximately 100-150 ft, depending on the well. Below these unconsolidated sediments, the most common water-bearing zone is sandstone or fractured bedrock, which may start as shallow as 40 ft or as deep as 310 ft and can extend well beyond 400 ft in deeper wells. Most residential wells are completed between 75 and 160 ft to achieve yields of 5–15+ GPM, targeting the sand/gravel seams or the uppermost sandstone/bedrock aquifers.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 3 ft | Sand | Surficial sand, minor silt or loam potential; highly permeable. | Color: Light tan to gray Hardness: Loose |
| 3 – 20 ft | Clay (sandy/clayey) | Sandy clay, sometimes with small gravels; frequently moist. | Color: Gray to brown Hardness: Soft to medium |
| 20 – 80 ft | Clay (sandy/gravelly interbeds) | Predominantly clay with interbeds of sand and occasional gravel; main confining layer. | Color: Gray, brown, or mixed Hardness: Medium |
| 80 – 120 ft | Sand, Gravelly or Water-Bearing Zone | Sand with variable gravel content, often water-bearing; primary target for screens. | Color: Light brown to gray Hardness: Loose-medium |
| 120 – 160 ft | Clay, Sandy/Gravelly | Clay with increasing coarse content, transitioning downward. | Color: Gray or tan Hardness: Medium |
| 160 – 401 ft | Bedrock (Sandstone, sometimes Basalt) | Fractured sandstone, occasionally basalt; main deep aquifer zone. | Color: Light brown/red (sandstone), dark (basalt) Hardness: Hard |