Jasper County, Missouri
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Jasper County, Missouri.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplegrove silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 81K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Newtonia-Eldorado silt loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 53K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Eldorado very gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, very stony | 29K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rueter extremely gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony | 27K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Barden silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 21K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pomme-Rueter complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rueter very gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 15K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Cherokee silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Verdigris silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 13K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Opolis silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bearthicket silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Opolis silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cedargap gravelly silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cedargap gravelly silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eldorado silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, very stony | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Verdigris silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rueter very gravelly silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hepler silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dumps, mine | 6K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Medoc silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 54% 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 83% 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
Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.