Wadena County, Minnesota
The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Wadena County, Minnesota.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship-Meehan loamy sands | 41K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Markey muck, occasionally ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 29K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Blowers soils, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 27K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eagleview and Menahga soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 27K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Roscommon loamy sand | 26K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Seelyeville-Seelyeville, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 25K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Verndale sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 20K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Nymore loamy sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 18K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Paddock-Becida, stony, complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leafriver muck | 12K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Huntersville loamy fine sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Menahga loamy sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Oylen sandy loam | 7K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Friendship loamy sand, till substratum, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Duelm loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Menahga loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 5K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Cathro muck, occasionally ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 5K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Evart-Isan complex, channeled | 5K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Forada and Leafriver soils, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 4K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 4K | Not rated | Not rated |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 72% 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 98% 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.