Cherokee County, Texas
Water well drilling in Cherokee County
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- Property-specific planning
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What nearby household well records tell you
Cherokee County has 758 usable domestic total-depth logs. Their median reported depth is 360 feet, and the middle half runs from 200 to 503 feet. The 90th-percentile marker is 651.5 feet, or about 652 feet for planning conversation, while the full recorded domestic range runs from 32 to 1,082 feet.
Among 649 usable domestic pump-depth logs, the median is 240 feet, the middle band runs from 140 to 340 feet, and the 90th-percentile marker is 440 feet. A pump setting should never be substituted for finished total depth.
These countywide markers describe historical records, not the next well. A useful property comparison still depends on the address, nearby domestic logs, original reports, intended demand, current district requirements, and a licensed driller’s field judgment.
Recorded domestic well depths
The middle half of reported domestic total depths
The 360-foot median describes this historical countywide sample; it is not a recommended depth for a property.
Cherokee County records serve different purposes
Separating household wells from monitoring, environmental, rig-supply, irrigation, stock, public-supply, and other records makes the local depth picture more useful.
Domestic wells
Usable household total-depth logs. The median is 360 feet, the middle half runs from 200 to 503 feet, and the 90th-percentile marker is 651.5 feet.
Domestic pump entries
Usable household pump-depth logs. The median is 240 feet, the middle half runs from 140 to 340 feet, and the 90th-percentile marker is 440 feet.
Monitoring and environmental records
This total includes 273 monitor records and 80 environmental soil borings. Their shallow profiles describe different work and should not anchor a household expectation.
Rig-supply, irrigation, and stock records
This total includes 262 rig-supply, 129 irrigation, and 85 stock records. Different uses and demands keep them from serving as automatic household comparables.
Groundwater Database context
Historical rows carry multiple aquifer labels, led by Queen City and Carrizo-Wilcox. A label is regional context, not a property prediction.
Keep total depth, pump depth, and other uses separate
Monitoring and boring records can pull a blended county figure below the domestic profile. Public-supply wells can distort the comparison in the other direction.
Source and method: Texas Water Development Board Submitted Driller’s Reports. Cherokee County records were grouped by reported use, and depth summaries use positive numeric values. Countywide historical records are planning context, not a property prediction. Data accessed September 9, 2026.
The complete job is more than drilling by the foot
A useful drilling estimate should account for the property, how the water will be used, and the equipment needed to deliver it. Historical footage alone cannot define the complete scope.
Property access
Share the property address and known access information so the contractor can determine what drilling equipment and support vehicles will require.
Water demand
Describe household use, livestock, irrigation, storage, and peak daily needs. Different demands can lead to different equipment and system choices.
Pump and power
Ask how pump selection, controls, electrical service, pressure equipment, trenching, and line runs are handled in the proposal.
Complete installation
Confirm the scope for casing, testing, storage, treatment if supported by property-specific testing, plumbing, startup, and cleanup.
Get a drilling estimate built around what your Cherokee County property needs.
Share the address, intended use, and timing. TurnKey Wells will follow up to understand the project and explain the next step.
Know what should be included before work begins
A drilling quote is easier to compare when each major piece is visible. Total depth is only one part of a working private-water system, and county depth markers are not contractor prices.
- Mobilization and setup
- Drilling and casing
- Pump and controls
- Pressure tank
- Power and trenching
- Storage and treatment if supported by testing
- Water testing
- Site cleanup
County depth records are not a project price
Historical footage is only one part of a drilling proposal. Ask each contractor to identify mobilization, drilling, casing, pump and controls, pressure equipment, power, trenching, testing, startup, cleanup, allowances, and work that remains with the property owner.
The Texas water well drilling cost guide explains the categories behind a complete proposal without turning a Cherokee County median into a property quote.
Pre-Drill Intelligence Report
The county information on this page shows broad patterns. The paid report narrows the research to one Cherokee County property before you compare drilling quotes or choose the next step for your land.
- Nearby recorded wells and reported depths
- A domestic-record comparison tied to location
- Aquifer and district questions that need confirmation
- A clearer list of unknowns for contractor conversations
Understand the records before you drill. See nearby recorded depths, regional aquifer context, and location-specific rule questions organized around your property so you can ask better questions before drilling begins.
From property address to drilling conversation
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Plan the drilling work
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Multiple aquifer labels appear in Cherokee County records
The county Groundwater Database subset contains 703 rows. Queen City is the leading assigned label with 209 rows, followed by Carrizo-Wilcox with 185. The file also includes 39 Sparta rows, 85 rows labeled Other, one mixed Queen City/Other row, and 184 Unassigned rows.
The Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District management plan identifies Carrizo-Wilcox as the district’s primary groundwater source and Queen City and Sparta as other aquifers used within the district. That regional context does not identify the producing interval beneath a property.
The 184 Unassigned rows should not be used as household depth comparables. Nearby logs and their original reports matter more than a countywide label count.
Confirm NTVGCD requirements before drilling
Cherokee County is within the Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District. Registration, exemption, and permit requirements depend on the well’s use, capacity, location, and the rules in effect when work is planned.
The district’s posted 2024 final rules address registration for exempt wells and permits for non-exempt wells. A May 21, 2026 resolution described a temporary moratorium on accepting certain new non-exempt drilling, operating, and transfer or transport applications through October 1, 2026, or until final adoption of rule amendments, whichever controls under the resolution. The resolution allowed specified categories, including exempt-well registrations and certain renewals or replacements, to continue.
Because rules and temporary measures can change, confirm the current status directly with NTVGCD. Ask which rules and forms are in force, whether the proposed well qualifies as exempt, what registration is still required, and whether the project’s use or circumstances change the path.
Depth does not promise yield or water quality
A filed depth does not show how much water a well will produce today. Yield depends on the water-bearing interval, construction, well condition, pumping rate, demand, and current groundwater conditions. Nearby records can narrow the questions, but they cannot replace field evaluation.
Depth also cannot predict what will come from a faucet. For an operating well, use current property-specific sampling and a qualified laboratory rather than inferring water quality from a county aquifer label.
Buyers and property owners should gather the original well report, service history, equipment information, available testing records, and recent performance details. The Texas water-well disclosure guide offers a practical way to organize those records.
Plugging records need an address-level check
The county plugging data contains 439 rows with 439 distinct tracking numbers. That is a countywide record count, not evidence that a particular property contains a plugged or abandoned well.
Check any candidate record against the original plugging report, coordinates, ownership history, and property documents. State well locations may not have been field-verified, so a map point alone should not settle the question.
Plain answers before you plan the work
How deep are domestic wells in Cherokee County?
The county file contains 758 positive domestic total-depth logs with a 360-foot median. The middle half runs from 200 to 503 feet, and the 90th-percentile marker is 651.5 feet. These are historical countywide markers, not a recommended depth for a property.
What do the pump-depth records show?
Among 649 positive domestic pump-depth logs, the median is 240 feet, the middle half runs from 140 to 340 feet, and the 90th-percentile marker is 440 feet. Pump setting and finished total depth answer different questions.
Can county records predict depth or yield on one property?
No. County patterns are a starting point. A useful decision requires nearby comparable logs, source documents, exact-location checks, current district requirements, and licensed field judgment.
Does an aquifer label identify the producing interval?
No. Queen City, Carrizo-Wilcox, Sparta, and other labels provide regional context. They do not identify a producing sand or predict depth, yield, or water quality for a property.
Does every Cherokee County well need the same permit?
No. NTVGCD registration, exemption, and permit requirements depend on proposed use, capacity, location, and current rules. Confirm the path for the exact project before drilling.
Do 439 plugging records mean a property has an abandoned well?
No. The 439 rows are a countywide total. Confirm any candidate record against its report, coordinates, ownership history, and property documents.
Water well planning across Cherokee County
TurnKey Wells provides well-record research and planning support across Cherokee County, including Jacksonville, Rusk, Alto, Wells, New Summerfield, Cuney, Gallatin, Ponta, Maydelle, Mount Selman, and the Cherokee County portions of Bullard, Troup, and Reklaw. Confirm availability and requirements for the exact address.
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