Storey County Area, Nevada

Survey Area NV772• 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 Storey 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
Doorkiss-Ister-Ceejay association	39K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Grumblen-Ceejay Dorkiss association	14K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Reywat-Ister-Rock outcrop association	12K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Devada-Reywat-Duco association	9K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Doorkiss-Ceejay association	9K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Fulstone-Reno complex, 2 to 30 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tunnison-Longcreek-Devada association	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Reywat-Devada-Rock outcrop association	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Duco-Devada-Tristan association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ceejay-Doorkiss-Skeddadle	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ceejay very stony loam, 30 to 50 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Theon-Ceejay-Rock outcrop association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Reywat-Tristan-Devada association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ceejay-Doorkiss-Ceejay association	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ceejay-Manogue association	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Old Camp-Aldax-Rock outcrop association	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Theon-Old Camp association	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Reywat-Devada-Ister association	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Doorkiss-Old Camp-Rock outcrop association	2K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Duco-Smallcone-Cagle association	2K	Well drained	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.

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.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 100% 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.