Back Forty has 1,357 water wells on record in Ellis County, Texas, drawn from the Texas Water Development Board’s Submitted Driller’s Reports.
Across the 1,166 wells with a logged borehole depth, the typical well reaches about 28 ft, with most falling between 12 and 740 ft.
These figures summarize nearby historical wells; for an estimate at a specific location, drop a pin in the app. Always confirm with a licensed driller before relying on any figure for a purchase or drilling decision.
Data centers in Ellis County
OpenStreetMap maps 16 data centers in Ellis County. Large computing facilities can draw heavily on local water and power, so a nearby campus is worth checking when you’re evaluating a well or a parcel — though proximity alone isn’t a verdict on any specific property.
Mapped here: Alinged Data Center, Compass Data Center, Compass Data Center, Compass Data Center, Compass Data Center, Compass Data Center, Compass Data Center, Compass Data Center, and 8 more.
Coverage comes from OpenStreetMap and favors larger, named operators, so smaller or newly announced facilities may not appear. What a nearby data center means for groundwater →
Nearby counties: Dallas County, Hill County, Navarro County, Johnson County, Kaufman County, Tarrant County
Groundwater & subsurface
| Wells on record | 1,357 |
|---|---|
| Typical well depth | ≈ 28 ft |
| Depth range | 12–740 ft (most wells) |
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Data last refreshed: May 2026
Disclaimer: The figures on this page are derived from historical Texas Water Development Board driller's reports for nearby wells and are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual conditions at any specific property can differ substantially. Nothing here guarantees water availability, well depth, or subsurface conditions, and it is not professional geological, engineering, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed Texas water-well driller or other qualified professional before making any purchase, drilling, or development decision.