Dodge County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN039• Minnesota

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Dodge County, Minnesota. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Readlyn silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	50K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tripoli clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	36K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Clyde-Floyd complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes	31K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Marquis silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	29K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Kasson silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	20K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Marquis silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Maxfield silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Marshan clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	8K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Coland, frequently flooded-Spillville, occasionally flooded complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Clyde silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Oran silt loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Klinger silt loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Maxcreek silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kish, till substratum-Mayer complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Downs-Hersey complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Downs-Hersey complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, moderately eroded	3K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Mantorville loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Menomin-Hayfield complex, 0 to 4 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Warsaw loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Tama-Dinsmore complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 94% 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 100% 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.