Clay County, Kansas

Survey Area KS027 Kansas

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Clay County, Kansas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Crete silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, loess plains and breaks 61K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Crete silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 53K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Crete silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded, loess plains and breaks 53K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Crete silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 47K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Geary silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 32K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Muir silt loam, very rarely flooded 27K Well drainedBVery limitedSomewhat limited
Lancaster-Hedville complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes 23K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hobbs silt loam, occasionally flooded 16K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Kipson-Sogn complex, 5 to 30 percent slopes 14K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Huscher silt loam, occasionally flooded 11K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Muir silt loam, rarely flooded 8K Well drainedBVery limitedSomewhat limited
Hobbs silt loam, channeled, frequently flooded 8K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Water 7K Not ratedNot rated
Edalgo silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 6K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Geary silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Lancaster loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 5K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Cass fine sandy loam, occasionally flooded 5K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Wells loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Geary silt loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes 4K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Benfield silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 4K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 65% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 86% 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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