Fayette County Area, Part of Fayette County, 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 Fayette County Area, Part of Fayette County, Kentucky.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass-Maury silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 53K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Maury-Bluegrass silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lowell-Faywood silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lowell-Sandview silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| McAfee silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 10K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Huntington silt loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 8K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mercer silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lowell-Bluegrass silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Newark silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 3K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| McAfee silty clay loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| McAfee silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Elk silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Salvisa silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dunning silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 2K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fairmount very rocky silty clay loam, 6 to 30 percent slopes, severely eroded (fairmount-Rock outcrop complex) | 2K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Donerail silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 2K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| McAfee silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Salvisa silty clay loam, 12 to 30 percent slopes, eroded | 2K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Armour-Maury complex (Urban land) | 2K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Huntington silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, clayey substratum, occasionally flooded | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 97% 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 97% 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.