Kiowa County, Kansas

Survey Area KS097 Kansas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Kiowa County, Kansas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Pratt loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes 52K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Harney silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 42K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Pratt-Tivoli loamy fine sands, 5 to 15 percent slopes 35K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Harney silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 34K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Pratt loamy fine sand, 5 to 12 percent slopes 24K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Holdrege-Coly association, 3 to 11 percent slopes, eroded 22K Well drainedCNot limitedSomewhat limited
Attica loamy fine sand, 1 to 3 percent slopes 21K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Holdrege silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 21K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Case clay loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes 21K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Wellsford clay, 6 to 25 percent slopes 18K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Coly-Tobin silt loams, 0 to 15 percent slopes 14K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Saltcreek and Naron fine sandy loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Farnum and Funmar loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes 13K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Albion-Shellabarger sandy loams, 3 to 15 percent slopes 11K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Uly silt loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes 10K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Tivoli fine sand, 10 to 30 percent slopes 9K Excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Farnum and Funmar loams, 0 to 1 percent slopes 9K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Case clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 8K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Clark loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 6K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Dale silt loam, rarely flooded 6K Well drainedBVery limitedSomewhat limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

About 73% 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

Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.

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