Hamilton County, Nebraska

Survey Area NE081 Nebraska

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 Hamilton County, Nebraska.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Hastings silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 156K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hastings silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded 32K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hastings silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 27K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Crete silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 24K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Hastings silty clay loam, 7 to 11 percent slopes, eroded 16K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Uly silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 9K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Hobbs silt loam, occasionally flooded 8K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Hord silt loam, rarely flooded 8K Well drainedBVery limitedSomewhat limited
Butler silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Fillmore silt loam, drained, 0 to 1 percent slopes 6K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hobbs silt loam, channeled, frequently flooded 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Thurman fine sandy loam, 11 to 30 percent slopes 3K Somewhat excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Uly silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Coly silt loam, 11 to 30 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Hord silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Detroit silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 3K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Water 2K Not ratedNot rated
Geary silt loam, 11 to 30 percent slopes 2K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Fillmore silt loam, frequently ponded 2K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Platte loam, occasionally flooded 2K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 22% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 91% 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.

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