Platte County, Nebraska

Survey Area NE141 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 Platte County, Nebraska.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Nora-Crofton complex, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded 94K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Belfore silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 33K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Nora-Crofton complex, 11 to 17 percent slopes, eroded 29K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Moody silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 23K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hobbs silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded, cool 22K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Alcester silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 20K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Moody silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 19K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Moody silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 18K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Moody silty clay loam, terrace, 0 to 2 percent slopes 15K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Shell silt loam, occasionally flooded 10K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Muir silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 9K Well drainedBVery limitedSomewhat limited
Nora silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 7K Well drainedCNot limitedSomewhat limited
Gibbon-Gayville silty clay loams, occasioanlly flooded 7K Somewhat poorly drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Water 7K Not ratedNot rated
Boel fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 6K Somewhat poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Gibbon silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 6K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Valentine fine sand, rolling 5K Excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Boel loamy fine sand, occasionally flooded 5K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Hobbs silt loam, channeled, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Fillmore silt loam, occasionally ponded 5K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 23% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 57% 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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