Shelby County, Ohio

Survey Area OH149• Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat 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 Shelby 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
Blount silt loam, end moraine, 2 to 4 percent slopes	46K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pewamo silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	43K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Blount silt loam, ground moraine, 2 to 4 percent slopes	37K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Crosby silt loam, Southern Ohio Till Plain, 0 to 2 percent slopes	20K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Blount silt loam, ground moraine, 0 to 2 percent slopes	16K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Brookston silty clay loam, fine texture, 0 to 2 percent slopes	11K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Glynwood silt loam, end moraine, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	9K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Blount silt loam, end moraine, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Glynwood clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Crosby silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Glynwood silt loam, end moraine, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Glynwood silt loam, ground moraine, 2 to 6 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Glynwood silt loam, ground moraine, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Glynwood clay loam, ground moraine, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	3K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Glynwood-Mississinewa clay loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded	3K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Miamian silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Eel silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	3K	Moderately well drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Celina silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Shoals silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	2K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Patton silty clay loam, Southern Ohio Till Plain, 0 to 2 percent slopes	2K	Poorly drained	B/D	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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

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.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 100% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 100% 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.