Douglas County Area, Nevada

Survey Area NV773• Nevada

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. 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 Douglas County Area, Nevada. 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
Duco-Vetagrande-Pinenut association	20K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eaglerock-Erastra association	15K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Loomer association	15K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pulcan-Boondock-Uhaldi association	9K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Indian Creek-Haybourne association	9K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cagle-Devada-Nosrac association	8K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Duco-Pinenut-Burnborough association	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pung-Chalco-Uhaldi association	7K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Erastra-Dotsolot association	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Boondock-Chalco complex, 8 to 30 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Delmo-Tagum-Bullville association	6K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Minneha-Drit-Glean association	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pung-Leviathan association	5K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Eastval gravelly sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Indian Creek very gravelly fine sandy loam, 4 to 15 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Indian Creek very gravelly loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Minneha-Drit-Rock outcrop association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kram-Duco association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Glenbrook-Eaglerock-Erastra association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Leviathan-Dooh-Delmo association	4K	Well drained	C	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.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 92% 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 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.