Dixie County, Florida
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). 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 Dixie County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wekiva-Shired-Tooles complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 63K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon-Leon, depressional complex | 52K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clara, Oldtown, and Meadowbrook soils, depressional | 33K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chaires, limestone substratum-Leon complex | 31K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Meadowbrook-Meadowbrook, depressional complex, occasionally flooded | 30K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tooles-Nutall complex, frequently flooded | 20K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chaires-Chaires, depressional complex | 19K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bayvi muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 17K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Otela limestone substratum-Chiefland-Kureb complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 17K | Moderately well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Waters of the Gulf of America | 15K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Clara and Meadowbrook soils, frequently flooded | 12K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Meadowbrook fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandarin-Lutterloh, limestone substratum complex | 11K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Penney-Otela, limestone substratum complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 11K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Chaires, limestone substratum-Meadowbrook complex | 11K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tooles-Wekiva complex | 10K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Albany-Ridgewood complex | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ortega-Blanton complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Yellowjacket and Maurepas soils, frequently flooded | 7K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ridgewood fine sand | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 85% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 96% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.