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Lincoln County · WI

Wells in Lincoln County

9,481 recorded wells, 8,996 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.

Depth, from the records

73ft median drilled depth
p10 · 38 ftp90 · 200 ft

Eight of ten wells in Lincoln County finished between 38 and 200 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.

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The permit in Lincoln County

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WI DNR Well Notification (GoWild)

Wis. Stat. 281.34(3)

Instrument
notification_number
Fee
$50.5
Who files
Driller or owner may file
Timeline
Plus county location permit where required (Form 3300-076)

Notification number $50.50

Before the rig arrives

  1. Confirm parcel allows a private well (vs required public water connection).
  2. Select a licensed well contractor; obtain owner authorization as required.
  3. File notification_number online via the authority portal (deep-link below).
  4. Do not drill until authorization is issued (or notification accepted, per regime).

After drilling: Well Construction Report ≤30d within 30 days → WI DNR Well Notification (GoWild)

Forms: WI well application

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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.