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Ogallala Fossil Water Reserve — Texas Panhandle

Deaf Smith, Texas, USA

Deep Ogallala well in the Texas Panhandle accessing ancient fossil water. This region has experienced significant water table decline — over 150 feet in some areas since 1950. Water is primarily Pleistocene-age with minimal modern recharge.

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Overview

Deep Ogallala well in the Texas Panhandle accessing ancient fossil water. This region has experienced significant water table decline — over 150 feet in some areas since 1950. Water is primarily Pleistocene-age with minimal modern recharge.

Additional Notes

Texas Water Development Board monitoring well. Rule of capture applies in Texas groundwater law.

Water Source Data

Asset TypeFossil Water
Flow Rate600 GPM
Seasonal FlowNo (perennial)
Depth420 ft

Water Intelligence Score Breakdown

Total: 75/100
Flow RateGeologicalLegal RightsSustainabilityRarity
Flow Rate
Yield & consistency
22/25
Geological
Formation quality
14/20
Legal Rights
Rights clarity
14/20
Sustainability
Long-term viability
10/20
Rarity
Scarcity premium
15/15

Risk Assessment

Overall: High(63/100)
Dry-up Risk
High
30/40

Source depletion probability

LowCritical
Legal Risk
High
23/35

Rights & regulatory exposure

LowCritical
Environmental
Medium
10/25

Contamination & ecosystem risk

LowCritical

Geological Intelligence

Formation & aquifer context
Rock Type
Unconsolidated
Sand and gravel

High porosity — shallow, rechargeable aquifer

Aquifer Type
Fossil
fossil

Ancient water, no modern recharge — non-renewable on human timescales

Formation
Ogallala Formation
Basin
—
Elevation
—
Region
—

Land Details

Private
Acreage
—
Asking Price
Not listed
Buildable
Unknown
Zoning
—
Parcel ID
—

Water Rights

Unverified

Groundwater Rights

Subsurface water extraction

Rules vary significantly by state — from absolute ownership (landowner controls all water below) to correlative rights (shared among overlying owners) to regulated permit systems.

  • Doctrine varies by state jurisdiction
  • May require state-issued permit
  • Subject to aquifer-wide management plans
  • Pumping rates often capped
Governed by state-specific groundwater codes• Asset location: Texas

Disclaimer: Water rights information is provided for research and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rights status, seniority, transferability, and enforceability vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Always consult a licensed water rights attorney and verify status with the relevant state water resources agency before any acquisition or use decision.

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Location

Latitude34.85
Longitude-102.38
State/ProvinceTexas
CountyDeaf Smith
CountryUSA
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Data Sources & Attribution

Updated Apr 4, 2026
Primary Source
hi3_fossil_water_research

Data is sourced from public and authoritative providers. Hi3 Water aggregates, normalizes, and scores records but does not assert ownership of underlying source data. Always verify critical details with the primary source before any decision.

Data Quality

Silver Quality
Gold = Field verified + lab tested
Silver = Reported + partial verification
Bronze = User reported
Unverified = Pending review

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