Pike County, Ohio
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Pike County, Ohio.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelocta-Brownsville association, steep | 81K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Trappist-Shelocta association, steep | 18K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shelocta-Latham association, steep | 17K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Omulga silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 15K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Latham-Wharton silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 11K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shelocta-Rigley association, steep | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Coolville silt loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 9K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Coolville-Blairton association, rolling | 9K | Moderately well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Rarden silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Blairton-Rarden-Gilpin association, rolling | 8K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clifty silt loam, occasionally flooded | 7K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tilsit silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Genesee silt loam, occasionally flooded | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rarden silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Omulga silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Huntington silt loam, occasionally flooded | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Omulga silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 3K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Haymond silt loam, occasionally flooded | 3K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gilpin silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Fox loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 94% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 100% 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.