Pahranagat-Penoyer Area, Nevada, Parts of Lincoln and Nye Counties
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Pahranagat-Penoyer Area, Nevada, Parts of Lincoln and Nye Counties.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alko-Arizo association | 22K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tickapoo gravelly sandy loam, 2 to 4 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fang sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Kawich-Playas complex | 11K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tickapoo-Leo association, 4 to 12 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Monte Cristo fine sandy loam | 11K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fang-Nyala association | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Ursine, moderately sloping-Mezzer-Ursine association | 6K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Littleailie-Lojet association | 6K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cliffdown gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, eroded | 6K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pintwater-Rochpah association | 5K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sundown loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, eroded | 5K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Chubard-Richinde association, steep | 5K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pahroc-Leo association | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fang fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Leo gravelly sandy loam, 2 to 12 percent slopes | 4K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Pintwater-Rock outcrop, 12 to 45 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Papoose sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Stewval-Rock outcrop association | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Papoose sandy loam, 2 to 4 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 86% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 75% 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.