Lancaster County, Nebraska

Survey Area NE109• Nebraska

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Lancaster County, Nebraska. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Wymore silty clay loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	79K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Aksarben silty clay loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes	54K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Pawnee clay loam, 4 to 8 percent slopes, eroded	36K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Aksarben silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	36K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Kennebec silt loam, occasionally flooded	30K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Judson silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Yutan silty clay loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded	27K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pawnee clay loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded	20K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nodaway silt loam, channeled, frequently flooded	15K	Moderately well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Otoe silty clay, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded	15K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wymore silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nodaway silt loam, occasionally flooded	11K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Urban land-Wymore-Aksarben complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	10K			Not limited	Very limited
Mayberry silty clay loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	10K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Burchard clay loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Shelby clay loam, 7 to 12 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wymore silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wymore silty clay, 3 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	7K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Burchard-Nodaway complex, 2 to 30 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Colo-Nodaway silty clay loams, frequently flooded	7K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 80% 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 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.