Moniteau County, Missouri

Survey Area MO135 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 Moniteau County, Missouri.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Wrengart silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 20K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Maplewood silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded 20K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Ocie gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony 15K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Maplewood silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 15K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Sturkie silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 13K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Wrengart silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, eroded 11K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Maplewood silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 11K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Wrengart silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 10K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Crestmeade silt loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes, eroded 9K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Sacville silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 8K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Ocie very gravelly silt loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony 8K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Crestmeade silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Gravois silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, eroded 6K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Gasconade flaggy silty clay loam, 10 to 20 percent slopes 6K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Sturkie silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded 6K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Moniteau silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 6K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Gunlock silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 5K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Weller silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 5K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Goss gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 5K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Clafork silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, eroded 5K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 75% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 100% 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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