Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri

Survey Area MO186 Missouri

The dominant drainage class is 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 Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Goss very cobbly silt loam, 15 to 50 percent slopes, extremely stony 60K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Lily loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 21K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Jonca silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 21K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Wrengart silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 18K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Gasconade-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes, rubbly 16K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Goss-Menfro complex, 14 to 45 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Ramsey-Rock outcrop complex, 8 to 50 percent slopes 13K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hildebrecht silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 11K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Gasconade-Menfro complex, 14 to 50 percent slopes 9K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, 9 to 14 percent slopes, eroded 9K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Wilderness gravelly silt loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes 8K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Fourche silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 7K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, karst, 2 to 14 percent slopes, eroded 7K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Wrengart silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes 7K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Caneyville silt loam, 15 to 20 percent slopes, stony 7K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Caneyville silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 6K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Minnith silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 6K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Water 6K SubaqueousNot ratedNot rated
Menfro silt loam, 14 to 20 percent slopes, eroded 5K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 68% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. 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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