Sherman County, Nebraska
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Sherman County, Nebraska.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uly-Coly silt loams, 17 to 30 percent slopes, eroded | 88K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Coly-Uly silt loams, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded | 61K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Uly-Coly silt loams, 11 to 17 percent slopes, eroded | 60K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Uly silt loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded | 16K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Holdrege silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded | 13K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hobbs silt loam, occasionally flooded, cool | 13K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Holdrege silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Hord silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hord silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Uly silt loam, 11 to 17 percent slopes, eroded | 8K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hobbs silt loam, channeled, frequently flooded | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Coly-Hobbs silt loams, 3 to 60 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 6K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Ipage loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 5K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Gibbon silt loam, rarely flooded | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Holdrege silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Loup fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 4K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Valentine loamy fine sand, 3 to 9 percent slopes | 4K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Cozad silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cozad silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 36% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 48% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.