Livingston County, Kentucky

Survey Area KY139 Kentucky

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well 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 Livingston County, Kentucky.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Hosmer silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 21K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 21K Not ratedNot rated
Zanesville silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 19K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Wellston-Frondorf silt loams, very rocky, 20 to 50 percent slopes 12K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Hosmer silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 11K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Lindside silt loam, frequently flooded 11K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Hosmer silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 9K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Zanesville silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, severely eroded 8K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Baxter gravelly silt loam, 20 to 50 percent slopes 7K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Frondorf silt loam, 20 to 30 percent slopes 6K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Newark silt loam, frequently flooded 6K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Nolin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Otwood silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 5K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Brandon silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Lowell-Faywood complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes, very stony 5K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Frondorf silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Henshaw silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 4K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
McGary silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 4K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Hammack silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Ashton silt loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 87% 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 87% 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.

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