Barry County, Missouri
The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Barry County, Missouri.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholten gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 64K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Scholten-Tonti complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 55K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hailey-Rock outcrop-Moko complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes | 29K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clarksville extremely gravelly silt loam, 15 to 50 percent slopes | 26K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gatewood-Moko complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky, very flaggy | 26K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clarksville-Noark complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 20K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rueter-Hailey complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes, rocky | 19K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clarksville-Rock outcrop-Moko complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes | 19K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mano-Ocie complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 18K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hailey-Nixa complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 17K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Nixa-Clarksville complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes | 15K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Noark very gravelly silt loam, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tonti silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Waben-Cedargap, occasionally flooded complex, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Secesh silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 12K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Mano-Ocie complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes, extremely stony | 11K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ocie-Gatewood complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, stony | 9K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mano-Ocie complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, stony | 8K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pomme silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Water | 7K | Subaqueous | Not rated | Not rated |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 82% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 84% 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
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.