Breckinridge and Meade Counties, Kentucky

Survey Area KY607 Kentucky

The dominant drainage class is 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 Breckinridge and Meade Counties, Kentucky.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Rosine-Gilpin-Lenberg complex, very rocky, 20 to 30 percent slopes 68K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Sadler silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 47K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Rosine-Gilpin-Lenberg complex, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded 47K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Caneyville-Rock outcrop complex, 12 to 30 percent slopes 28K Well drainedNot ratedNot rated
Zanesville silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 27K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Gilpin-Dekalb-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 60 percent slopes 27K Well drainedVery limitedVery limited
Hammack-Baxter complex, karst, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 24K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Rosine-Gilpin-Lenberg complex, 12 to 20 percent slopes, severely eroded 22K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Crider silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 21K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Water 21K Not ratedNot rated
Zanesville silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 20K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Rosine silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 19K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Crider silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 18K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Baxter very gravelly silt loam, karst, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded 15K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Zanesville silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 10K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Nolin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 10K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Fredonia-Crider complex, karst, rocky, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 9K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Rosine silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Varilla-Gilpin-Rock outcrop complex, very bouldery, 20 to 65 percent slopes 8K Well drainedVery limitedVery limited
Baxter very gravelly silt loam, karst, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 7K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 67% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

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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