Pike County, Kentucky

Survey Area KY195 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 Pike County, Kentucky.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Marrowbone-Clifftop-Matewan complex, 35 to 75 percent slopes, very rocky 152K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Handshoe-Fedscreek-Shelocta complex, 30 to 80 percent slopes, very stony 65K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Myra very channery silt loam, 30 to 70 percent slopes, stony 52K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Cloverlick-Shelocta-Kimper complex, 20 to 80 percent slopes, very stony 51K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Kimper-Sharondale-Muskingum complex, 30 to 80 percent slopes, very stony 50K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Fedscreek-Marrowbone-Dekalb complex, 30 to 80 percent slopes, very stony 46K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Marrowbone-Fedscreek-Myra complex, 30 to 80 percent slopes, very stony 19K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Hayter-Potomac-Stokly complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes 14K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Anthroportic Udorthents-Urban land-Grigsby complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 5K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Myra very channery silt loam, 6 to 30 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Kimper-Sharondale-Muskingum complex, 35 to 80 percent slopes, extremely stony 5K Well drainedVery limitedVery limited
Fedscreek-Gilpin-Marrowbone complex, 20 to 50 percent slopes 5K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Berks-Rock outcrop-Marrowbone complex, 60 to 120 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Dumps, mine and tailings 4K Not ratedNot rated
Anthroportic Udorthents-Urban land-Rock outcrop complex, 0 to 80 percent slopes, benched 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Anthroportic Udorthents-Urban land complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes 3K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Water 3K Not ratedNot rated
Hayter loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes 3K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Yeager loam, frequently flooded 3K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Grigsby-Yeager complex, occasionally flooded 2K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 98% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 98% 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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