Fish Lake and Deep Springs Valleys Area, California
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Fish Lake and Deep Springs Valleys Area, California.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xeric Torriorthents-Lomoine-Xeric Torriorthents, deep association | 49K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cirac-Luning association | 14K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Typic Haplocalcids-Typic Halocalcids, extremely stony association | 14K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Itme-Izo association | 11K | Excessively drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Entero-Penelas-Slatery association | 10K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Entero-Ubehebe-Penelas association | 10K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Weepah-Slatery-Penelas association | 9K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ambrosia-Typic Haplocalcids association | 9K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Slaw-Cirac complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bluewing-Izo complex, 5-15% slopes | 8K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Typic Haplocalcids-Wardenot association | 8K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Stonell-Wardenot-Izo association | 5K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Xeric Torriorthents-Lithic Xeric Torriorthents-Typic Haplocalcids, moderately deep association | 5K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Itme-Luning-Wardenot association | 5K | Excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Aridic Haploxerolls-Xeric Torriorthents association | 4K | Somewhat excessively drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sodic Endoaquents, very poorly drained-Aquic Torrifluvents association | 4K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Armoine-Blappert-Rock outcrop association | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beano-Wardenot association | 3K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cucamungo-Alcan association | 2K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wardenot-Izo association | 2K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 68% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 84% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.