Herkimer County, New York

Survey Area NY043 New York

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 Herkimer County, New York.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Becket-Tunbridge complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 55K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Becket-Tunbridge-Skerry complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 52K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Skerry-Becket complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery 43K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Skerry-Adirondack complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very bouldery 33K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Mundalite-Rawsonville complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 32K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Burnt Vly-Humaquepts-Pleasant Lake complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 29K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 26K Not ratedNot rated
Rawsonville-Hogback complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 23K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Manheim silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 20K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Tunbridge-Lyman complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 17K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Mundalite-Ampersand complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery 17K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Rough broken land 17K Moderately well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Monadnock-Tahawus complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very bouldery 14K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Mundalite-Rawsonville-Ampersand complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 14K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Monadnock-Adams-Colton complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, bouldery 14K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Hogback-Knob Lock complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 14K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Rawsonville-Hogback complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes, very rocky, very bouldery 14K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Honeoye silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 12K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Tunbridge-Adirondack-Lyman complex, 0 to 25 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 12K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Monadnock-Tunbridge-Tahawus complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes, rocky, very bouldery 12K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 85% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 91% 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.

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