Okeechobee County, Florida

Survey Area FL093 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 Okeechobee County, Florida.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Myakka fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 155K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Immokalee fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 110K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 77K Not ratedNot rated
Floridana, Riviera, and Placid soils, depressional 41K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Valkaria fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 37K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Basinger fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 34K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Basinger and Placid soils, depressional 26K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Manatee, Floridana, and Tequesta soils, frequently flooded 17K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Floridana, Placid, and Okeelanta soils, frequently flooded 16K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Riviera fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 11K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Pomello fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Udorthents, 2 to 35 percent slopes 6K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Okeelanta muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 6K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Wabasso fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 5K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Manatee loamy fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 4K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Pineda-Pineda, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 4K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Parkwood fine sand 4K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
St. Johns fine sand 3K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Bradenton fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Ft. Drum fine sand 1K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 86% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 86% 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.

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