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OWYHEE County · ID

Wells in OWYHEE County

3,133 recorded wells, 2,277 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.

Depth, from the records

214ft median drilled depth
p10 · 60 ftp90 · 670 ft

Eight of ten wells in OWYHEE County finished between 60 and 670 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.

Median reported yield: 15 gpm

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The permit in OWYHEE County

Files onlineverified landing

IDWR Well Construction

IC §42-235

Instrument
start_card
Fee
$75
Who files
Driller or owner may file
Timeline
Often same-day start card

$75 domestic / $200 other; start card

Before the rig arrives

  1. Confirm parcel allows a private well (vs required public water connection).
  2. Select a licensed well contractor; obtain owner authorization as required.
  3. File start_card online via the authority portal (deep-link below).
  4. Do not drill until authorization is issued (or notification accepted, per regime).

After drilling: Driller's Report Form 238-7 within 30 days → IDWR Well Construction

Forms: ID well application

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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.