Fulton County, Kentucky

Survey Area KY075 Kentucky

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly 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 Fulton County, Kentucky.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Water 14K Not ratedNot rated
Loring silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 8K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Loring silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 6K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Commerce silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 5K Somewhat poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Grenada silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 5K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Sharkey silty clay, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 4K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Memphis silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Convent silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 4K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Grenada silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 4K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Openlake silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 4K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Crevasse loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded 3K Excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Calloway silt loam, 2 to 4 percent slopes, eroded 3K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Convent-Mhoon complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 3K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Commerce silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, protected 3K Somewhat poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Bowdre silty clay, 0 to 2 percent slopes, protected 3K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Falaya silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded, very brief duration 3K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Calloway silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 2K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Memphis-Natchez complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes, gullied 2K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Grenada silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 2K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Commerce silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 2K Somewhat poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 78% 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 78% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.

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