How deep would I need to drill to hit hot springs?

Question

I wanted to know, if I had to drill for a hot spring, what is the average depth I'd have to go before I had any chance of hitting a hot spring under a property? Looking at moving to Reno, NV. There seems to be quite a few hot springs in Nevada, most in all of America..

So if I buy a piece of land that already has a hot spring on it, do I get full rights of its use?

Answer 1

There are many hot springs right in Reno - near Virginia Lake, Moana Lane, Peckham Lane, and Manzanita Lane for example. You won't have to drill to find hot water, but you will need permits to drill.

One of North America's largest geothermal fields - Steamboat Hot Springs - is about 30 km south of Reno at the intersection of Highway 395 and 27.

Answer 2

Up in Reno, the land has very thinned crust. It shouldnt be too deep, however it also depends how far away you are from a variable water source. I cannot give you an accurate reading, but usually the city council for the area should be able to.

Answer 3

Generally hot springs are the result of some buried igneous activity and it would not be practical to drill anywhere. If you knew there was a hot spot beneath you, you might get lucky but it is a very expensive investigation.

Answer 4

TECHNICALLY, a spring is defined as a source of groundwater emanating from the surface of the land. So...you wouldn't have to drill at all.

When you bought your land you would have to acquire the water rights, otherwise you may not have access to the water.

Answer 5

It all depends on the location, if you live near a water source then not very deep at all, if you are in the middle of the desert then it might take awhile.

Answer 6

You have to be in the right place or your could drill miles and never hit a geothermal water resevoir.........

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