Dent County, Missouri

Survey Area MO065• Missouri

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Dent 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
Nixa-Clarksville complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes	62K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Clarksville very gravelly silt loam, high elevation, 30 to 50 percent slopes, very stony	46K	Somewhat excessively drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Lebanon and Hobson silt loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes	43K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Coulstone-Clarksville complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony	36K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Lebanon and Hobson silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes	28K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Clarksville very gravelly silt loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes	28K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Nixa-Clarksville complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes	27K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Coulstone-Clarksville complex, 35 to 50 percent slopes, very stony	22K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Lebanon and Hobson silt loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes, eroded	21K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Coulstone-Clarksville complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes	18K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Nixa-Clarksville complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Clarksville very gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat excessively drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Midco very gravelly loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	10K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Sharon silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	10K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Clarksville-Doniphan complex, high elevation, 35 to 50 percent slopes, very stony	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Coulstone-Clarksville complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes	9K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Midco very gravelly loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	6K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Westerville silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Nixa-Clarksville complex, 15 to 20 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Midco gravelly loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	4K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	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.

Ultisols

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

Alfisols

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

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Mollisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 90% 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 90% 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.