Camden County, Missouri

Survey Area MO029• Missouri

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Camden County, Missouri. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Niangua-Bardley complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes, extremely stony	132K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Poynor very gravelly silt loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes	88K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Clarksville-Gepp complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, stony	49K	Somewhat excessively drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Water	34K	Subaqueous		Not rated	Not rated
Union silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	32K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Viraton silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gatewood very gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, stony	14K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bardley-Moko complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony	11K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Clarksville very gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Gatewood very gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, stony	9K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cedargap gravelly silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Cedargap gravelly silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Moko-Rock outcrop complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very stony	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Jamesfin silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Pomme silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Gunlock silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Rock outcrop-Bardley complex, 35 to 99 percent slopes, extremely stony	3K			Very limited	Very limited
Knobby-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes	2K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Viraton silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	2K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sturkie silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	2K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 69% 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 71% 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.