Meigs County, Ohio

Survey Area OH105 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 Meigs County, Ohio.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Upshur-Gilpin complex, 25 to 50 percent slopes 100K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Upshur-Gilpin silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes 47K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Upshur-Gilpin silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 34K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Chagrin silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded 10K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Gilpin-Rarden silt loams, 25 to 40 percent slopes 9K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Upshur-Steinsburg complex, 25 to 50 percent slopes 6K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Omulga silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 5K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Omulga silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 4K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Vandalia silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Gilpin silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 3K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Cidermill silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Pinegrove coarse sandy loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes 3K Excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Kinnick-Lindside silt loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Gilpin-Rarden silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded 3K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Aaron-Gilpin complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes 2K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Water 2K Not ratedNot rated
Upshur silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 2K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Rarden silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 2K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Newark silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded 2K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Upshur-Steinsburg complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes 2K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 96% 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 99% 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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