Stevens County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN149 Minnesota

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Stevens County, Minnesota.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Aazdahl-Formdale-Balaton clay loams, 0 to 4 percent slopes 52K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Aazdahl-Balaton clay loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes 46K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Flom-Aazdahl-Hamerly complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 27K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
McIntosh silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 24K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Nutley-Hattie clays, 0 to 2 percent slopes 19K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Flom-Hamerly complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 16K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Byrne silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes 13K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Hokans-Svea-Buse complex, 2 to 12 percent slopes 11K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Quam and Cathro soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded 10K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 10K Not ratedNot rated
Hattie-Nutley clays, 2 to 6 percent slopes 9K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Glyndon-McIntosh complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Renshaw loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 6K Somewhat excessively drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Tara silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 6K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Quam silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally ponded 6K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Dovray clay, poorly drained 6K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Glyndon loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 5K Somewhat poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Hokans-Buse complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Flom-Quam silty clay loams, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally ponded 4K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Winger silty clay loam 4K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 57% 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 92% 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

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.

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