Renville County, Minnesota
The dominant drainage class is 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 Renville County, Minnesota.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisteo-Glencoe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 81K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nicollet clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 48K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Webster clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 38K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Amiret-Swanlake loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 34K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Clarion-Swanlake complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 30K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Harps clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 30K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Harps-Okoboji complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 29K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Okoboji silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 27K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clarion loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 21K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Leen-Okoboji, depressional, complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 19K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Corvuso-Lura, depressional, firm substratum complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 16K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Normania loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 16K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Okoboji-Canisteo depressional complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 16K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Crooksford silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leen silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 11K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Canisteo clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 11K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Crippin loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Okoboji mucky silty clay loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 10K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Prinsburg silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Harps-Glencoe-Seaforth complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 9K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 82% 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 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.