Well Drillers Near Newcastle, Wyoming
Typical Newcastle area wells penetrate red soils/clays, sand/gravel, and alternating limestones and sandstones, with water commonly found in fractured sandstone or limestone 100-120 ft below surface.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Newcastle. 21 results found.
- Typical depth
- 125 ft
- Water table
- 80 ft
- Contractors
- 21
21 Contractors
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View Local Geology Report
A geological estimate for the Newcastle area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 125 ft
- Static Water Level
- 80 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
Hydrogeological profiles from multiple Newcastle area well logs show a representative sequence of surficial soils or red clays, grading into sand or gravel, then hard limestones or cemented sandstone. Deeper sections (in higher capacity/older wells) show alternating beds of sandstone (sometimes water-bearing), limestone, and occasional shale. Red/brown and purple hues in soils and bedrock are frequent. Residential wells typically target 100-130 ft for reliable 5-15+ GPM yields (mainly where fractured/cemented sandstones or limestones occur); higher capacity wells (>20 GPM) or community wells often go deeper (300-400+ ft), exploiting larger or more transmissive formations.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 6 ft | Soil/Red Clay | Topsoil, red/brown silty clay, often soft or loose, some gravel. | Color: Red/Brown Hardness: Soft |
| 6 – 20 ft | Sand/Gravel | Loose to compacted sand or gravel, occasional coarse sand or 'red hard dirt'. | Color: Reddish/Tan/Gray Hardness: Medium |
| 20 – 40 ft | Clay/Shale | Sticky red or brown clay, sometimes with shale or siltstone influence. | Color: Red/Brown/Gray Hardness: Medium |
| 40 – 125 ft | Sandstone/Limestone | Hard cemented sandstone or limestone (often fractured), sometimes interbedded with clay. Main residential water-bearing zone. | Color: Buff/White/Gray/Occ. Purple-Red Hardness: Hard |
| 125 – 300 ft | Limestone/Sandstone/Shale | Interbedded hard limestone and sandstone with occasional greenish-gray shale. May contain secondary water-bearing intervals (variable yield). | Color: Gray/White/Greenish Hardness: Hard |
| 300 – 375 ft | Major Aquifer Sandstone/Limestone | Massive limestone or high-yielding sandstone – zone utilized by high-capacity wells. | Color: Light Gray/White Hardness: Very Hard |
| 375 – 400 ft | Basal Beds (Varied) | Dense limestone, white quartz, or indurated rock at base of available logs. | Color: White/Light Gray Hardness: Very Hard |