Warren County, Kentucky

Survey Area KY227 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 Warren County, Kentucky.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Crider silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 51K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Baxter gravelly silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 40K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Baxter gravelly silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes 34K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Fredonia-Vertrees complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, very rocky 25K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Ramsey-Frondorf complex, 20 to 60 percent slopes 22K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Caneyville-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 60 percent slopes 20K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Zanesville silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 14K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Nolin silt loam, frequently flooded 14K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Caneyville-Rock outcrop complex, 6 to 20 percent slopes 11K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Crider-Urban land complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes 9K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Frondorf silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes 9K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Crider silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 8K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Nicholson silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 8K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Frondorf silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 7K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Rock outcrop-Caneyville complex, 20 to 60 percent slopes 6K Not ratedNot rated
Zanesville silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 6K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Lawrence silt loam, rarely flooded 5K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Pembroke silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Hammack silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Baxter gravelly silt loam, 20 to 30 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 56% 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 59% 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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