Clinton County, Indiana

Survey Area IN023 Indiana

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat 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 Clinton County, Indiana.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Fincastle-Crosby silt loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes 50K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Miami-Crosby silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes 38K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Cyclone silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 37K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Fincastle silt loam, Tipton Till Plain, 0 to 2 percent slopes 17K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Drummer silty clay loam 15K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Sable-Drummer silty clay loams 10K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Ragsdale silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 10K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Raub silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Mahalasville silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Treaty silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Starks silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Ceresco loam 7K Somewhat poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Patton silty clay loam, Tipton Till Plain, 0 to 2 percent slopes 5K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Camden variant silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Miami clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 4K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Milford silty clay loam 3K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Xenia silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Dana silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 2K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Whitaker silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 2K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Miami silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 2K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 97% 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 98% 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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