Oneida County, New York

Survey Area NY065• New York

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Inceptisols — young soils with minimal horizon development but more than Entisols. 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 Oneida County, New York. 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
Water	32K			Not rated	Not rated
Kendaia silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	25K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lima gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	19K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cazenovia silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	18K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Camroden silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	17K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Adams loamy sand, 8 to 15 percent slopes	15K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Westbury silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, stony, warm	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Adams loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	13K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Alton gravelly loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	13K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Pinckney silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Malone loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kendaia silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lyons soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Worth very fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, stony, warm	11K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Honeoye silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Conesus silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Adams loamy sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes	10K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Adams loamy sand, 25 to 45 percent slopes	10K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Worth very fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, stony, warm	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Palms muck	9K	Very poorly drained	C/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.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Spodosols

Acidic forest soils with a leached layer. Common under conifers. Often have drainage issues from a compacted subsoil layer.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 67% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 85% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.