Well Drillers Near Lake Norden, South Dakota
Typical geology for Lake Norden area features a surficial clay/silt overburden, several alternating clay and sand/gravel layers, and primary water-bearing sand/gravel units between ~30 and 100 feet.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Lake Norden. 6 results found.
- Typical depth
- 75 ft
- Water table
- 40 ft
- Contractors
- 6
6 Contractors
BLACK HILLS WELL SERVICE LLC
Stretch's Well Service Inc
Kranz Well & Excavation
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A geological estimate for the Lake Norden area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 75 ft
- Static Water Level
- 40 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
Representative well logs from Lake Norden, SD, indicate the following typical sequence: (1) a thin topsoil or fill, followed by (2) yellow/brown silty clay (often mottled or with traces of sand/gravel), (3) blue/gray clay, (4) interbedded sand and gravel layers (main water-producing formation, typically around 30–100+ feet), and (5) deeper clay or till. Static water levels, and productive aquifer zones, are most consistently reported within the sand/gravel intervals at 30–100 feet. Residential wells for 5–15 GPM typically finish at 40–80 feet, though higher capacity may target the base of the thickest sand/gravel layer. Drilling is generally rotary with mud, and cement grout is standard from surface to casing bottom.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 ft | Topsoil/Fill | Black/brown silty overburden, may include artificial fill in locations. | Color: Black/Brown Hardness: Soft |
| 2 – 20 ft | Silty/Yellow Clay (Glacial till) | Yellow to brown silty clay, sometimes mottled, with minor sand/gravel lenses. | Color: Yellow/Brown Hardness: Firm |
| 20 – 35 ft | Blue/Gray Clay | Dense blue or gray clay layer, local variations with silt or fine sand lenses. | Color: Blue/Gray Hardness: Firm to stiff |
| 35 – 80 ft | Sand & Gravel (Aquifer) | Well-sorted coarse sand and gravel, main aquifer zone, high water yield. | Color: Yellow/Brown/Gray Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 80 – 100 ft | Interbedded Clay/Sand/Gravel | Alternating layers of clay and sand/gravel; reduced but possible water yield. | Color: Brown/Red/Black Hardness: Varies |
| 100 – 110 ft | Red/Black Clay or Dense Sand | Lower clay or hardpan, sporadic coarse sand, transition to bedrock/till. | Color: Red/Black/Brown Hardness: Hard |