Scioto County, Ohio

Survey Area OH145• Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Scioto 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
Shelocta-Brownsville association, very steep	115K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Shelocta-Wharton-Latham association, steep	71K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Shelocta-Brownsville association, steep	20K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Latham-Gilpin association, hilly	17K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Shelocta-Steinsburg association, very steep	13K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Omulga silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Nolin silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	12K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Shelocta silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Berks channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Coolville-Rarden silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes	8K	Moderately well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wharton silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Skidmore silt loam, occasionally flooded	7K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Latham silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Omulga silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Tilsit-Coolville association, undulating	5K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Monongahela silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	4K			Not rated	Not rated
Steinsburg-Shelocta association, very steep	4K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Latham-Brownsville-Shelocta association, steep	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Shelocta silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited

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.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

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.

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 93% 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 98% 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.