Cass County, Indiana
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/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 Cass County, Indiana.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclone silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 34K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fincastle silt loam, Tipton Till Plain, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 31K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rensselaer loam, till substratum | 28K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Riddles silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Crosier loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 21K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rush silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Russell silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Metea loamy fine sand, 3 to 10 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Chelsea loamy fine sand, 4 to 12 percent slopes | 6K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Shoals silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ormas loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| NewGlarus silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Houghton muck, drained | 4K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Miami clay loam, 6 to 14 percent slopes, severely eroded | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Riddles silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Patton silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bloomfield loamy fine sand, 4 to 12 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Miami silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gilford loam, till plain, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 3K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hennepin loam, 25 to 50 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 66% 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 88% 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.