Breckinridge and Meade Counties, 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 Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosine-Gilpin-Lenberg complex, very rocky, 20 to 30 percent slopes | 68K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sadler silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded | 47K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rosine-Gilpin-Lenberg complex, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded | 47K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Caneyville-Rock outcrop complex, 12 to 30 percent slopes | 28K | Well drained | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Zanesville silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 27K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gilpin-Dekalb-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 60 percent slopes | 27K | Well drained | Very limited | Very limited | |
| Hammack-Baxter complex, karst, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 24K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rosine-Gilpin-Lenberg complex, 12 to 20 percent slopes, severely eroded | 22K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Crider silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 21K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Water | 21K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Zanesville silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded | 20K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rosine silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 19K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Crider silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded | 18K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Baxter very gravelly silt loam, karst, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded | 15K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Zanesville silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded | 10K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nolin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fredonia-Crider complex, karst, rocky, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rosine silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded | 9K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Varilla-Gilpin-Rock outcrop complex, very bouldery, 20 to 65 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | Very limited | Very limited | |
| Baxter very gravelly silt loam, karst, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat 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.