Camden County · MO
Wells in Camden County
5,534 recorded wells, 1,851 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
140ft median drilled depth
p10 · 50 ftp90 · 280 ft
Eight of ten wells in Camden County finished between 50 and 280 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Median reported yield: 30 gpm
Who drills around here
| Contractor (MO statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY | 3,740 | 220 ft |
| THOMAS | 3,447 | 100 ft |
| GREG | 2,394 | 310 ft |
| MARK | 2,284 | 170 ft |
| JEREMY | 2,242 | 240 ft |
| JOHN | 2,053 | 14 ft |
| DAVID | 1,915 | 17 ft |
| BRANDON | 1,887 | 120 ft |
The permit in Camden County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
MoDNR MGS Well Installation
contractor annual permit
- 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: Report via WIMS 2.0 within 60 days → MoDNR MGS Well Installation
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.