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Ogallala Fossil Water Tract — Kansas

Finney County, Kansas, USA

640-acre High Plains tract overlying the Ogallala Aquifer — the largest fossil water deposit in North America. Ancient non-renewable water formed 10,000+ years ago. Current extraction rate sustainable for estimated 40+ years at present use. Critical long-term water security asset.

81Grade A
High Value
For Sale
$1.9M
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Overview

640-acre High Plains tract overlying the Ogallala Aquifer — the largest fossil water deposit in North America. Ancient non-renewable water formed 10,000+ years ago. Current extraction rate sustainable for estimated 40+ years at present use. Critical long-term water security asset.

Water Source Data

Asset TypeFossil Water
Flow Rate450 GPM
Seasonal FlowNo (perennial)
Depth280 ft

Water Intelligence Score Breakdown

Total: 81/100
Flow RateGeologicalLegal RightsSustainabilityRarity
Flow Rate
Yield & consistency
18/25
Geological
Formation quality
20/20
Legal Rights
Rights clarity
18/20
Sustainability
Long-term viability
10/20
Rarity
Scarcity premium
15/15

Risk Assessment

Overall: Medium(49/100)
Dry-up Risk
High
27/40

Source depletion probability

LowCritical
Legal Risk
Medium
16/35

Rights & regulatory exposure

LowCritical
Environmental
Low
6/25

Contamination & ecosystem risk

LowCritical

Water Chemistry

WHO / EPA reference ranges
pH Level
Optimal
7.20

Ideal drinking range

414
TDS
Good
320ppm

300–600 ppm

01500
Temperature
—

No measurement available

32°F100°F
Hardness
—

No measurement available

0300+

Geological Intelligence

Formation & aquifer context
Rock Type
Sedimentary
Sandstone

Variable porosity — classic aquifer formation

Aquifer Type
Fossil
fossil

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

Formation
Ogallala Formation
Basin
High Plains Aquifer
Elevation
2,900 ft
884 m
Region
High Plains

Land Details

For Sale
Acreage
640 ac

27,878,400 sq ft · 259.01 hectares

Asking Price
$1.9M

$2,891 per acre

Buildable
No
Zoning
Agricultural
Specialty
Parcel ID
—

Water Rights

Unverified

Prior Appropriation

First in time, first in right

Rights are established by historical beneficial use. Senior rights holders receive full allocation before junior holders, regardless of land ownership.

  • Seniority date determines priority order
  • Requires continuous beneficial use
  • Can be severed from land and transferred
  • "Use it or lose it" — abandonment risk
Common in western US states (CO, MT, WY, ID, NV, UT, AZ, NM, OR, WA, CA)• Asset location: Kansas
Legal Notes for This Asset

DISCLAIMER: Water rights status under review per Kansas Water Appropriation Act. Consult a licensed water rights attorney before purchase. Hi3 Water provides data for informational purposes only.

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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Data Quality

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

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