Fleming County, Kentucky
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Fleming County, Kentucky. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell-Faywood silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cynthiana-Faywood complex, very rocky, 12 to 35 percent slopes, eroded | 22K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eden flaggy silty clay loam, 20 to 35 percent slopes, eroded | 18K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Muse-Trappist complex, 20 to 55 percent slopes, eroded | 18K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beasley-Shrouts complex, rocky, 12 to 30 percent slopes, severely eroded | 15K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beasley silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 12K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Brownsville-Berks complex, very rocky, 20 to 55 percent slopes, eroded | 11K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lowell-Sandview silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lowell-Faywood silt loams, 12 to 20 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nolin silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beasley silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Fairmount-Woolper complex, very rocky, 20 to 60 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Muse-Shrouts complex, 6 to 20 percent slopes, severely eroded | 4K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Blairton silt loam, 12 to 30 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Blairton silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shrouts silty clay, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded | 4K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Eden silty clay loam, 6 to 20 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Nicholson silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 3K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cynthiana-Faywood complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 3K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Muse channery silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
Soil Orders in This Area
The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 83% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 100% 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.