Warren County, Indiana

Survey Area IN171 Indiana

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well 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 Warren County, Indiana.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Drummer silty clay loams 34K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Rainsville-Williamstown-Rockfield silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 23K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Brenton silt loam, till substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes 14K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Williamsport-Elliott silt loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes 14K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Barce-Montmorenci silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 11K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Markham-Symerton silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 10K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Starks silt loam, till substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Cadiz silt loam, moderately wet, 1 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 7K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Rockfield silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 6K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Hennepin loam, 25 to 50 percent slopes 6K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Williamstown-Rainsville silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 5K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Gilboa silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 4K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Miami clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 4K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Cyclone silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 4K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Stonelick-Moundhaven complex, frequently flooded 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Brenton silt loam, moderately fine substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Comfrey loam, stratified substratum, frequently flooded, undrained 2K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Morley-Cadiz silt loams, moderately wet, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 2K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Peotone silty clay loam, pothole 2K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Proctor silt loam, till substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes 2K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 100% 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 100% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.

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