Hardin and Larue 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 Hardin and Larue Counties, Kentucky.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crider silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 60K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Crider silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 47K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Vertrees silty clay loam 6 to 20 percent slopes, severely eroded | 30K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Vertrees silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 29K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Garmon silt loam, 25 to 60 percent slopes | 28K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bedford silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 25K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Caneyville-Rock outcrop complex, 6 to 20 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Vertrees silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nolin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 21K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sonora silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hagerstown silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Ramsey-Steinsburg-Allegheny complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Caneyville-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 30 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sadler silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 15K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sonora silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pembroke silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Newark silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 13K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Frondorf-Lenberg silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Gatton silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 10K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Frondorf-Lenberg silt loams, 12 to 20 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 54% 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 65% 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.