Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County, Ohio.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookston silty clay loam, fine texture, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 34K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Celina silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 28K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Miamian silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Miamian-Urban land complex, undulating | 21K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Miamian silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded | 21K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Crosby silt loam, Southern Ohio Till Plain, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 18K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fox-Urban land complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Ross silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Miamian silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Brookston silt loam, fine subsoil, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Celina silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Miamian clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded | 6K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Crosby-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Russell silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Medway silt loam | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Miamian-Urban land complex, rolling | 4K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Ross-Urban land complex | 4K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Xenia silt loam, Southern Ohio Till Plain, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udorthents | 3K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Hennepin and Miamian silt loams, 18 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very 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 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
Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.