New Madrid County · MO
Wells in New Madrid County
3,243 recorded wells, 1,254 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
12ft median drilled depth
p10 · 8 ftp90 · 23 ft
Eight of ten wells in New Madrid County finished between 8 and 23 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Median reported yield: 2500 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 New Madrid 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.