
Well Drillers Near Skanee, Michigan
Typical Skanee, MI wells penetrate glacial sand, gravel, clay, and boulders for ~10-25 feet, then transition into fractured/fine-grained bedrock—primarily sandstone, sometimes with minor shale or slate at greater depths. Static water levels are generally shallow; residential wells often reach 100-160 ft for reliable yields.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Skanee. 8 results found.
- Typical depth
- 150 ft
- Water table
- 20 ft
- Contractors
- 8
8 Contractors


Siirtola Well and Pump

Hakala Well & Pump Services

Keranen & Eskola Well Drilling
Smith Well Drilling
Webster Well Drilling
Boussum Well Drilling Inc
Perttu Well Services
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View Local Geology Report
A geological estimate for the Skanee area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 150 ft
- Static Water Level
- 20 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
Reviewing multiple Skanee (Baraga County, MI) well logs, a consistent geologic pattern emerges: surface layers of mixed sand, gravel, clay, and occasional boulders extend to an average of about 10-25 feet. Below this, moderately to well-cemented sandstone is the primary aquiferic unit and continues to total well depths (commonly 140-180 ft). Occasionally, minor shale, siltstone, or slate is present beneath the main sandstone body at maximum drilled depth. Typical static water levels are between 8 and 35 feet below grade (excluding flowing or anomalously deep/depressed measurements). The most frequent residential well completions (for 5-15+ GPM) fall in the 120-160 ft range, while higher capacity or more conservative installations may be drilled to 180 ft or slightly greater.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 12 ft | Sand/Gravel/Clay (glacial till) | Mixed sand, gravel, clay, trace boulders. Moderately compact, some topsoil. | Color: Tan to gray Hardness: Soft to firm |
| 12 – 25 ft | Clayey sand/silt (with minor boulders in places) | Layered clayey sand and silt, some gravel, occasional boulders. | Color: Brown-gray Hardness: Firm |
| 25 – 160 ft | Sandstone (bedrock) | Fine to medium-grained sandstone, sometimes with shale or slate interbeds at base. Main aquifer. | Color: Light brown to reddish brown Hardness: Hard |
| 160 – 180 ft | Sandstone with shale/slate | Sandstone interbedded with minor slate or shale, lower permeability at depth. | Color: Gray to dark gray Hardness: Hard |