Clark County, Kentucky

Survey Area KY049 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 Clark County, Kentucky.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Lowell-Faywood silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes 22K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lowell-Sandview silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes 15K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Otway soils, 20 to 30 percent slopes, severely eroded 7K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Salvisa silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 5K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Bluegrass-Maury silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Culleoka silt loam, 20 to 30 percent slopes, eroded 4K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
McAfee silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Huntington silt loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 4K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Lowell silt loam, 20 to 30 percent slopes, eroded 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lowell-Faywood silt loams, 12 to 20 percent slopes 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Salvisa silty clay loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Newark silt loam 3K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
McAfee silty clay loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded 3K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lindside silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 3K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Shelbyville silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 2K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Eden silty clay loam, 20 to 30 percent slopes, eroded 2K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Maury-Bluegrass silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes 2K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Fleming-Shrouts complex, 12 to 20 percent slopes (beasley-shrouts) 2K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Brashear silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 2K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Rock land (rock outcrop) 2K Not ratedNot rated

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 93% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 98% 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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