Lenawee County, Michigan
The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly 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 Lenawee County, Michigan.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziegenfuss clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 73K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Glynwood loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded | 38K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Blount loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 24K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brady and Macomb loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 24K | Somewhat poorly drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pewamo clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 20K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Morley loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 19K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Nappanee silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Blount loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wauseon loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Griffin and Genesee loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Griffin and Sloan sandy loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 8K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Glynwood loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hoytville and Wauseon loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wawasee loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Houghton muck, disintegration moraine, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wawasee loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Nappanee loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lenawee silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 6K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wawasee loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 85% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 91% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.