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). 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.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Hoytville clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 157K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Hoytville silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 76K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Mermill-Aurand complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes 26K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Nappanee loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 13K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Latty silty clay, till substratum, 0 to 1 percent slopes 10K Very poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Rimer and Tedrow, till substratum, loamy fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes 9K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Ottokee-Spinks loamy fine sands, 2 to 6 percent slopes 7K Moderately well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Wauseon fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 6K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Mermill sandy clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 6K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Sloan silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 4K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Millsdale silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 4K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Nappanee silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Seward and Ottokee, till substratum, loamy fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Moderately well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Wauseon fine sandy loam, deep to till, 0 to 1 percent slopes 3K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Castalia-Marblehead complex, very stony, 0 to 6 percent slopes 3K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Seward and Ottokee, till substratum, loamy fine sands, 2 to 6 percent slopes 3K Moderately well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Water 3K Not ratedNot rated
Colwood fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 3K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Eel silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 2K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Randolph loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 2K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited

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.

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