
Chucks Well Service
Hawks, MI 49743
Hawks area wells most commonly penetrate thick clay overburden underlain by limestone or sand/gravel, with residential wells typically finishing in bedrock limestone or deep gravel.
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Analysis of representative well records from the Hawks region in Presque Isle County, MI shows a typical geological profile starting with substantial clay overburden (often 35–60 ft), sometimes interbedded with sand or gravel. The most prevalent deeper unit is consolidated limestone bedrock, though thick water-bearing sand/gravel intervals are also present in some areas, especially between 40 and 86 ft. Most domestic wells are completed into limestone, but some high-yield screened wells exist in deeper gravel. Residential yields of 5–20+ GPM are typical, with static water levels ranging widely (typically 10–80 ft). Standard casing is set through overburden and grouted with bentonite slurry, and rotary drilling/mud circulation is the dominant method.
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 1 ft | Topsoil | Surface soil or organic-rich material | Hardness: Soft |
| 1 – 40 ft | Clay (sometimes sandy, soft) | Thick clay overburden; locally sandy or contains minor gravel | Color: Brown/Gray Hardness: Soft-Plastic |
| 40 – 60 ft | Transitional Sand/Gravel or Clay | Interval may be clay, sandy clay, or fine sand/gravel stringers; locally a water-bearing coarse sand/gravel zone | Color: Yellowish, tan, or gray Hardness: Soft to Medium |
| 60 – 80 ft | Sand/Gravel with Stones or Gravel | Many wells encounter a water-bearing sand and gravel layer, thickness varies; gravels often clean with minor clay stringers | Color: Gray, tan Hardness: Medium |
| 80 – 215 ft | Limestone Bedrock | Hard, gray to tan limestone bedrock; excellent aquifer for most wells | Color: Gray/Tan Hardness: Hard |