The well logs are public. Before you buy raw land anywhere on the Wasatch Back, spend an hour searching the Utah State Well Map. What you find will either confirm your plan or save you from a very expensive mistake.
Heber Valley
Most wells reach water at 100–250 feet with yields of 10–50 GPM. The valley sits on a productive alluvial aquifer. This is the easiest groundwater situation on the Back.
Kamas Valley
Variable. Valley floor: 150–300 feet. Valley edges: 400–600 feet. Check whether the parcel has existing water company shares before assuming you'll drill.
Coalville and Weber River Corridor
Groundwater runs 200–500 feet with variable yields. Some areas are closed to new appropriations. Don't assume you can drill until you've confirmed the water right situation.
"A parcel at $150K per acre looks different when you find out the neighboring well is 620 feet deep with 0.8 GPM."
Oakley and Upper Weber Canyon
Well depths commonly run 300–600 feet. Yields are inconsistent. Budget for depth and don't assume yield.
Search waterrights.utah.gov/wellInfo for wells within 1 mile of your parcel. Call Armstrong Drilling (435) 640-0626 or Legend Drilling (801) 866-9861 and describe what you found.
Questions about Wasatch Back land?
Talk to a local agent who knows Summit and Wasatch County land specifically.
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