Clermont County, Ohio

Survey Area OH025 Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). 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 Clermont County, Ohio.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Clermont silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 44K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Westboro-Schaffer silt loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes 36K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Jonesboro-Rossmoyne silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes 22K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Cincinnati silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 21K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Jonesboro-Rossmoyne silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 16K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Eden flaggy silty clay loam, 25 to 50 percent slopes, moderately eroded 14K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Edenton loam, 25 to 50 percent slopes, eroded 11K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Edenton loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes, eroded 10K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Jonesboro-Rossmoyne-Urban land complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes 10K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Rossmoyne silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 8K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Genesee silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 7K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Westboro-Schaffer-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Hickory loam, 18 to 35 percent slopes, moderately eroded 7K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Westboro-Schaffer silt loams, 2 to 4 percent slopes 5K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 5K Not ratedNot rated
Jonesboro-Rossmoyne silt loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes 4K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Cincinnati and Hickory soils, 12 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded 4K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Edenton loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, moderately eroded 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Cincinnati silt loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, moderately eroded 3K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Rossmoyne silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 2K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 97% 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 97% 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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