Digging a well for garden irrigation?

[Texas]

I wanted to see if anyone had any information on sand-point wells here in middle TN.  I've heard everything from "go for it and see what happens" to "you must be crazy, it isn't worth the trouble".

It also seems that it would require permit(s)?

Just looking for something that would water a small garden (probably a quarter acre)

Thanks.

[RED333]

This part of the country sits on a huge limestone shelf. As well as huge churt rock formations. You might get lucky and find a dirt pocket that you could get a sandpoint todig in to. But I doubt it. Best of luck to you.

[10-Ring]

I've researched this in depth. It isn't generally feasible in our area. There are all kinds of diy digging methods that can be used in other areas where the water table is typically very shallow, but the majority of the time here that will not be in the case. Expect to go deep and expect to go through rock. Most ground water in our area will require a 240 volt pump to get water to the surface.