Lucas County, Ohio

Survey Area OH095• Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Lucas County, Ohio. 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
Latty silty clay, till substratum, 0 to 1 percent slopes	20K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Granby loamy fine sand	20K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ottokee fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	17K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Hoytville clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	11K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Udorthents, loamy	10K			Not rated	Not rated
Tedrow fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Toledo silty clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mermill loam	9K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bixler-Urban land complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Colwood loam	7K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Urban land	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Ottokee-Urban land complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Dixboro-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Fulton silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Del Rey-Urban land complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	4K			Not rated	Not rated
Lenawee silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	4K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nappanee loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bixler loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Lenawee-Urban land complex	4K			Not rated	Not rated

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.

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.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 74% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 81% 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.