Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myakka fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 155K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Immokalee fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 110K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 77K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Floridana, Riviera, and Placid soils, depressional | 41K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Valkaria fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 37K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Basinger fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 34K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Basinger and Placid soils, depressional | 26K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Manatee, Floridana, and Tequesta soils, frequently flooded | 17K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Floridana, Placid, and Okeelanta soils, frequently flooded | 16K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Riviera fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 11K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pomello fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udorthents, 2 to 35 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Okeelanta muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 6K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wabasso fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 5K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Manatee loamy fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 4K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pineda-Pineda, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Parkwood fine sand | 4K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| St. Johns fine sand | 3K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bradenton fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 3K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ft. Drum fine sand | 1K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very 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.