Wood County, Ohio

Survey Area OH173• Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). 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 Wood 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
Hoytville clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	157K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hoytville silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	76K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Mermill-Aurand complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	26K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Nappanee loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Latty silty clay, till substratum, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rimer and Tedrow, till substratum, loamy fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ottokee-Spinks loamy fine sands, 2 to 6 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wauseon fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Mermill sandy clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Sloan silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	4K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Millsdale silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	4K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Nappanee silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Seward and Ottokee, till substratum, loamy fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Wauseon fine sandy loam, deep to till, 0 to 1 percent slopes	3K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Castalia-Marblehead complex, very stony, 0 to 6 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Seward and Ottokee, till substratum, loamy fine sands, 2 to 6 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Water	3K			Not rated	Not rated
Colwood fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	3K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Eel silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	2K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Randolph loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	2K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/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 97% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, 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. 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.