Butler County, Ohio

Survey Area OH017 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 Butler County, Ohio.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Wynn silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 20K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Eden silty clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded 14K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Russell-Miamian silt loams, bedrock substratum, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 12K Well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Wynn silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 10K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Russell-Miamian silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Xenia silt loam, bedrock substratum, 2 to 6 percent slopes 9K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Eldean-Urban land complex, nearly level 8K Well drainedNot ratedNot rated
Genesee loam 8K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Fincastle silt loam, Southern Ohio Till Plain, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Miamian-Russell silt loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 7K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Hennepin-Miamian silt loams, 18 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded 7K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Xenia silt loam, Southern Ohio Till Plain, 2 to 6 percent slopes 7K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Russell-Urban land complex, gently sloping 6K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Miamian-Russell silt loams, bedrock substratum, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Wynn-Urban land complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Water 5K Not ratedNot rated
Miamian silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 5K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Lanier fine sandy loam 5K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Ross loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Hennepin-Miamian silt loams, 25 to 50 percent slopes 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 63% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone 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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