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Mancelona, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Mancelona, Michigan

A typical Mancelona-area well penetrates a thick sequence of unconsolidated sands and gravels with intervening clay and sandy clay layers before reaching deeper water-bearing coarse sand or sand/gravel, usually at or below ~100 ft, but sometimes much deeper (200-350+ ft).

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Typical depth
130 ft
Water table
90 ft
Contractors
254

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View Local Geology Report

A geological estimate for the Mancelona area.

Typical Well Depth
130 ft
Static Water Level
90 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Based on representative well logs from the Mancelona area, the most consistent subsurface geology is characterized by upper layers of sand/sand & gravel (with moderate to coarse grain) interbedded with clay or sandy clay. The most common sequence begins with sand or sand and gravel, transitions into a clay or sandy clay, often returns to sand or sand/gravel, and may have multiple alternations at depth. The main water-bearing units are nearly always found in coarse sand or sand/gravel at depth, with the static water level commonly 60-120 ft below grade. Wells may range in total depth from 100 ft to beyond 300 ft depending on fine zone thicknesses and perched clays. Most residential wells capable of producing 10-15+ gpm reach final depths of 100-170 ft, with higher-capacity units completed deeper as needed for thicker or more prolific sand/gravel aquifers.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
015 ftSand/Sand & Gravel (fine–medium)Light brown (sometimes includes topsoil/loam). Variable local content of silt.Color: Light brown
Hardness: Loose to medium
1535 ftClay or Sandy ClayMay include silt and fine sand, locally dense.Color: Brown to gray
Hardness: Firm
3575 ftSand/Sand & Gravel (medium–coarse)Water bearing; may include gravel/cobbles. Commonly main aquifer.Color: Light brown to tan
Hardness: Loose to medium
75100 ftClay or Sandy ClayLocally with sand stringers or gravel inclusions.Color: Brown to gray
Hardness: Firm to hard
100130 ftSand/Gravel (coarse, water-bearing)Primary aquifer for residential wells. Contains coarse sand with gravel, high yield.Color: Tan to gray
Hardness: Loose
130230 ftAlternating clay/sandy clay and sand/gravelZone locally thick, with alternating layers. Water-bearing sand/gravel pockets common.Color: Mixed
Hardness: Variable
230290 ftSand/Gravel (coarse, water-bearing)High capacity aquifer when present at depth.Color: Tan to gray
Hardness: Loose
290347 ftClay, sandy with sand/gravel lensesPossible semi-confining unit with sand & gravel in basal portions.Color: Brown/gray
Hardness: Firm to hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Mancelona area is drilled to approximately 130 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 90 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on representative well logs from the Mancelona area, the most consistent subsurface geology is characterized by upper layers of sand/sand & gravel (with moderate to coarse grain) interbedded with clay or sandy clay. The most common sequence begins with sand or sand and gravel, transitions into a clay or sandy clay, often returns to sand or sand/gravel, and may have multiple alternations at depth. The main water-bearing units are nearly always found in coarse sand or sand/gravel at depth, with the static water level commonly 60-120 ft below grade. Wells may range in total depth from 100 ft to beyond 300 ft depending on fine zone thicknesses and perched clays. Most residential wells capable of producing 10-15+ gpm reach final depths of 100-170 ft, with higher-capacity units completed deeper as needed for thicker or more prolific sand/gravel aquifers.