Dyer Well Drilling
Williamston, MI48895
A typical Williamston-area well passes through a sequence of surficial sand/clay, gravel, thick layers of clay and/or shale, and ends in bedrock (usually shale, sandstone, or interbedded units).
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A geological estimate for the Williamston area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
The representative geological profile for Williamston and adjacent areas begins with an upper layer of sand, clay, and gravel, ranging to about 50-70 feet. This is followed by alternating layers of gravel, sand, and dense clay, giving way to thick sequences of shale (often gray, black, or white), commonly interbedded with sandstone and occasionally limestone in the deepest sections. This profile generally supports productive residential wells at 120-180 feet for yields of 10+ GPM, with higher capacity wells completed deeper into the bedrock, down to 220-420 feet where sandstones and some limestones increase yields.
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10 ft | Sand/Clay (mixed) | Surface cover, brown to gray, loose to firm | Color: Brown/Gray Hardness: Soft/Medium |
| 10 – 55 ft | Gravel and Sand, with Clay layers | Alternating layers, water-bearing in places | Color: Mixed, often gray/brown Hardness: Medium |
| 55 – 120 ft | Dense Clay and some Gravel | Mostly gray clay; sections may include gravel or stones | Color: Gray Hardness: Hard |
| 120 – 155 ft | Shale (white/gray/black, interbedded) | Transition from glacial sediments to bedrock; mostly shale, some sand or sandstone | Color: White, gray, or black Hardness: Hard |
| 155 – 215 ft | Interbedded Shale and Sandstone | Predominantly shale, more sandstone towards base; occasional limestone beds | Color: Gray, white, black Hardness: Very Hard |
| 215 – 300 ft | Sandstone, Shale, and occasional Limestone | Thick bedrock zone, yields increase in sandstone/limestone pockets | Color: Gray, white, tan Hardness: Very Hard |
| 300 – 420 ft | Deep Bedrock (Sandstone/Shale/Minor Limestone) | Massive consolidated formations, not always reached in residential wells | Color: Gray, buff, white Hardness: Very Hard |