Fayette County · KY
Wells in Fayette County
3,136 recorded wells, 2,789 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
16ft median drilled depth
p10 · 9 ftp90 · 100 ft
Eight of ten wells in Fayette County finished between 9 and 100 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Who drills around here
| Contractor (KY statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick T Frary | 3,896 | 16 ft |
| Alger Bentley | 2,556 | 110 ft |
| Larry R Rhodes | 2,463 | 17 ft |
| Todd W Mills | 2,001 | 22 ft |
| Dennis G Samsel | 1,946 | 17 ft |
| Gus E Naranjo Jr | 1,850 | 150 ft |
| Chad M Kelley | 1,588 | 15 ft |
| Pre-law Driller | 1,555 | 60 ft |
The permit in Fayette County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
EEC DOW
401 KAR 6:310
- 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: Uniform KY Well Construction Record DOW6010 within 60 days → EEC DOW · filing link ↗
Forms: KY well application · Uniform KY Well Construction Record DOW6010
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.