Cooper County, Missouri

Survey Area MO053 Missouri

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 Cooper County, Missouri.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Goss very gravelly silt loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony 28K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Clafork silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded 22K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 19K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Dockery silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 17K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Wrengart silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, eroded 14K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Leslie silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded 14K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Leslie silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 13K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Bunceton silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, eroded 12K Well drainedCNot limitedVery limited
Clafork silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, eroded 12K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Winfield silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded 11K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Weller silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 9K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, 14 to 35 percent slopes, eroded 8K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Crestmeade silt loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes, eroded 8K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Bluelick silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 7K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Cotton silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, eroded 7K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Wrengart silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 7K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Knox silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Crestmeade silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 6K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, 9 to 14 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Winfield silt loam, 9 to 14 percent slopes, eroded 6K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 62% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 94% 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.

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