Garrard and Lincoln Counties, Kentucky
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Garrard and Lincoln Counties, Kentucky.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell-Faywood silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 31K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Garmon channery silt loam, 25 to 80 percent slopes, rocky | 30K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Faywood-Cynthiana complex, 12 to 25 percent slopes, eroded, very rocky | 24K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eden-Culleoka association, 25 to 50 percent slopes, eroded, stony | 23K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Frankstown gravelly silt loam, 12 to 25 percent slopes, eroded | 14K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carpenter-Lenberg complex, 12 to 30 percent slopes, eroded | 14K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nolin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lowell-Faywood complex, 12 to 25 percent slopes, eroded, rocky | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Christian silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Frankstown gravelly silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Shrouts-Cynthiana complex, 12 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded, rocky | 8K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cynthiana-Faywood complex, 25 to 50 percent slopes, eroded, very rocky | 7K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pricetown silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Garlin-Shrouts complex, 12 to 25 percent slopes, eroded, rocky | 7K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Crider silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Trappist-Colyer complex, 12 to 25 percent slopes, eroded | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lowell-Sandview silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Newark silt loam, frequently flooded | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beasley silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 6K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Shrouts silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 6K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 81% 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 93% 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.