Fayette County Area, Part of Fayette County, Kentucky

Survey Area KY643 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 UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Bluegrass-Maury silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes 53K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Maury-Bluegrass silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes 21K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lowell-Faywood silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lowell-Sandview silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes 10K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
McAfee silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 10K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Huntington silt loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 8K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Mercer silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 6K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Lowell-Bluegrass silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes 5K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Newark silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 3K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
McAfee silty clay loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded 3K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
McAfee silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 3K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Elk silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Salvisa silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 3K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Dunning silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 2K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Fairmount very rocky silty clay loam, 6 to 30 percent slopes, severely eroded (fairmount-Rock outcrop complex) 2K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Donerail silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 2K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
McAfee silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 2K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Salvisa silty clay loam, 12 to 30 percent slopes, eroded 2K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Urban land-Armour-Maury complex (Urban land) 2K Not ratedNot rated
Huntington silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, clayey substratum, occasionally flooded 2K Well drainedBVery limitedVery 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.

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