Belmont County, Ohio

Survey Area OH013 Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Belmont County, Ohio.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Lowell-Westmoreland silt loams, benched, 30 to 70 percent slopes 38K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lowell-Westmoreland silt loams, 25 to 35 percent slopes 31K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lowell-Westmoreland silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes 30K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Westmoreland silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes 15K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Lowell-Westmoreland silt loams, 35 to 70 percent slopes 15K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Westmoreland silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 14K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Fairpoint silt loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, reclaimed 13K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Morristown silt loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, reclaimed 13K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Lowell-Westmoreland silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes 12K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Westmoreland silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes 9K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Lowell silt loam, moderately wet, 15 to 25 percent slopes 6K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Udorthents-Urban land complex 6K Not ratedNot rated
Fairpoint silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, reclaimed 6K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Westmoreland silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 5K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Water 5K Not ratedNot rated
Lowell silt loam, moderately wet, 8 to 15 percent slopes 5K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hartshorn silt loam, occasionally flooded 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Morristown silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes, reclaimed 5K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Morristown silty clay loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, reclaimed 4K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Fairpoint silt loam, 25 to 70 percent slopes, reclaimed 4K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 80% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 89% 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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