Saline County, Missouri

Survey Area MO195 Missouri

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). 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 Saline County, Missouri.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Arispe silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 56K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Sibley silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 39K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Weller silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 37K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Higginsville silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 36K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Macksburg silt loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes 31K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Higginsville silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 28K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Sibley silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 25K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Dockery silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 23K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Winfield silt loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 14K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Goss very gravelly silt loam, 14 to 45 percent slopes 12K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Waldron silty clay, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 11K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Leta silty clay, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 9K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Weller silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 9K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Weller silt loam, 9 to 14 percent slopes, eroded 9K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Ladoga silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 9K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Haynie silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 7K Moderately well drainedBVery limitedSomewhat limited
Knox silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 7K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Greenton silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 6K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 6K SubaqueousNot ratedNot rated

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 77% 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. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.

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