Prowers County, Colorado

Survey Area CO099• Colorado

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Prowers County, Colorado. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Wiley silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	199K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Baca silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	80K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wilid silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	69K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Colby silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	49K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Rocky Ford clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	44K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Richfield silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	43K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Colby silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	38K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Valent sand, 1 to 9 percent slopes, warm	27K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Rocky Ford clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Wiley silt loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	25K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Ulysses silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Not limited
Cascajo sandy loam, 3 to 25 percent slopes	22K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Travessilla-Rock outcrop complex, 1 to 25 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Vona sandy loam, warm, 0 to 3 percent slopes	16K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Fort Collins loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Lincoln sand	15K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Valent soils, 1 to 25 percent slopes, severley eroded, warm	14K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Manvel silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Fort Collins loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Campo clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

About 68% 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

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.