Rockingham County · NC
Wells in Rockingham County
236 recorded wells, 233 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
Eight of ten wells in Rockingham County finished between 50 and 258 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Who drills around here
| Contractor (NC statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| David Simmons | 18 | 30 ft |
| Thomas Whitehead | 14 | 17 ft |
| David Register | 13 | 207 ft |
| L. Martin Shaver | 12 | 28 ft |
| LEONARD DORN JR | 10 | 55 ft |
| Ronald Cannady | 8 | 102 ft |
| Mark Creel | 7 | 10 ft |
| Clyde Russell | 6 | 365 ft |
The permit in Rockingham County
NC DEQ DWR (post-drill GW-1); county EH issues pre-drill permits
NCGS 87-97; 15A NCAC 02C
- Instrument
- well construction permit
- Fee
- Call to confirm
- Who files
- Driller or owner may file
- Timeline
- 30-day statutory decision (NCGS 87-97)
County-set; exclusive issuer is county health dept
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.
- File well construction permit with NC DEQ DWR (post-drill GW-1); county EH issues pre-drill permits (PDF/email/mail — WellMap prepares the packet; lawful submitter files).
- Provide site plan: proposed well, septic, property lines, structures.
- Schedule site evaluation / sanitary survey if required.
- Do not drill until authorization is issued (or notification accepted, per regime).
After drilling: GW-1 Well Construction Record within 30 days → NC DEQ DWR + county health department copy · filing link ↗
Forms: GW-1 Well Construction Record
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. Post-drill GW-1 goes to NC DEQ DWR with a county copy (NCGS 87-97; 15A NCAC 02C). Verified 2026-07-14.