Yellow Medicine 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 Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisteo clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 90K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Amiret-Swanlake loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 71K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Amiret loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 56K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Webster clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 24K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Spicer silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 18K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Okoboji silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 16K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Seaforth loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 15K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Normania loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 15K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Forman, occasional saturation-Aastad loams, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Glencoe clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 9K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Storden-Ves complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 9K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Calco silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionaly flooded | 9K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Burr-Calco silty clay loams | 9K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Barnes, occasional saturation-Buse-Svea complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Brensall-Tress complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Du Page loam, occasionally flooded | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Du Page-McIntosh variant loams | 5K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Marysland clay loam | 5K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Parnell silty clay loam, firm till, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 5K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Barnes-Buse complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 5K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 59% 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 97% 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.