Carlisle and Hickman Counties, Kentucky
The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/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 Carlisle and Hickman Counties, Kentucky.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loring silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 51K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Convent-Adler silt loams, frequently flooded | 41K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Loring silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded | 35K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Loring silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, severely eroded | 32K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Loring-Memphis-Saffell complex, 12 to 30 percent slopes, severely eroded | 22K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Adler silt loam, frequently flooded | 17K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Convent-Mhoon silt loams, frequently flooded | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 12K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Loring silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded | 11K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Openlake silty clay, frequently flooded | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Routon-Center silt loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 5K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mhoon silt loam, ponded | 5K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Calloway silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Commerce silt loam, frequently flooded | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Robinsonville-Crevasse complex, frequently flooded | 4K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Memphis silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Feliciana silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bardwell silt loam, frequently flooded | 3K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Memphis-Molena complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes, severely eroded | 3K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Keyespoint and Bardwell soils, frequently flooded | 3K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 93% 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 93% 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.