Keith County · NE
Wells in Keith County
3,788 recorded wells, 1,758 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
120ft median drilled depth
p10 · 40 ftp90 · 315 ft
Eight of ten wells in Keith County finished between 40 and 315 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
The permit in Keith County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
DWEE
domestic registration
- 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: Register ≤60d online within 60 days → DWEE · filing link ↗
Forms: NE well application · Register ≤60d online
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.