Carver County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN019 Minnesota

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 Carver County, Minnesota.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Le Sueur-Lester complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes 40K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Cordova-Webster complex 20K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Muskego and Houghton soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes 16K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 12K Not ratedNot rated
Kilkenny-Lester loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes 11K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Hamel loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 10K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Le Sueur loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 10K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Lester-Kilkenny complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Lester loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Klossner muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes 8K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Cordova clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Canisteo clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Glencoe clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 7K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Reedslake-Le Sueur complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes 4K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lester-Kilkenny loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 4K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Lester-Kilkenny loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Terril loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Lester-Kilkenny complex, 10 to 16 percent slopes, moderately eroded 3K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Lester loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes 3K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Klossner and Muskego soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 3K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 74% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some 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.

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