Defiance County, Ohio

Survey Area OH039 Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Defiance County, Ohio.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Latty silty clay, till substratum, 0 to 1 percent slopes 37K Very poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Paulding clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes 32K Very poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hoytville silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 25K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Roselms silty clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes 23K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Blount loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes 11K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hoytville clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 10K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Fulton silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 9K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Lenawee silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 8K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Haskins loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 8K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Glynwood loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 8K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hoytville clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes 7K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Mermill loam 7K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Nappanee loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 5K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Fulton loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 4K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Toledo silty clay loam 4K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Pewamo silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 4K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Roselms loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 4K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Nappanee silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 4K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Shoals silt loam, frequently flooded 4K Somewhat poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Kibbie loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 3K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 100% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 100% 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.

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