Hart County Area, Kentucky

Survey Area KY647• Kentucky

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Hart County Area, 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
Jefferson-Lily-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 30 percent slopes	21K	Well drained		Not rated	Not rated
Caneyville silt loam, very rocky, 6 to 20 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Baxter gravelly silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	15K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Bledsoe-Wallen-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 30 percent slopes	14K	Well drained		Very limited	Very limited
Fredonia-Hagerstown-Vertrees silt loams, rocky, 6 to 20 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Caneyville silt loam, very rocky, 20 to 30 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Baxter gravelly silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Rock outcrop-Caneyville complex, 12 to 30 percent slopes	9K			Not rated	Not rated
Frederick silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Crider silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Frederick silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Riney loam, karst, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded	7K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Riney loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Lily loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	6K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Zanesville silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Riney loam, karst, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	5K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Baxter gravelly silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Crider silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	5K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Wellston silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Canmer silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded	5K	Well drained	B	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.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 55% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 58% 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.