CLAY County · AR
Wells in CLAY County
2,386 recorded wells, 2,382 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
101ft median drilled depth
p10 · 93 ftp90 · 125 ft
Eight of ten wells in CLAY County finished between 93 and 125 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Median reported yield: 3000 gpm
Who drills around here
| Contractor (AR statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| -9999 | 5 | 120 ft |
The permit in CLAY County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
AWWCC
AWWCC rules
- Pre-drill gate
- None — report after drilling
- Fee
- —
- Who files
- Driller or owner may file
- Timeline
- Varies
Confirm current fee with authority
Before the rig arrives
- Confirm parcel allows a private well (vs required public water connection).
- Select a licensed well contractor; obtain owner authorization as required.
- No statewide pre-drill permit for typical domestic wells — confirm local/district overlays.
- Still complete post-drill filing (registration / well log) on the deadline below.
After drilling: Construction report via WISE within 90 days → AWWCC · filing link ↗
Forms: AR well application · Construction report via WISE
WellMap prepares estimate-backed quote packets and dual-party approvals. It does not issue permits and never auto-submits to government systems. The licensed driller (and/or owner where required by law) is the submitter of record. Verified 2026-07-14.