Love County, Oklahoma
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 Love County, Oklahoma.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windthorst-Weatherford complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 27K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Dougherty and Konsil soils, 5 to 8 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Weatherford-Windthorst-Konsil complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded | 22K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dougherty loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Weatherford fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Eufaula soils, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 16K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Water | 15K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Gaddy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 11K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Steedman-Heiden complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes | 11K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eufaula soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Pulaski and Bunyan soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 9K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Heiden-Burleson complex, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Maloterre and Venus soils, 5 to 45 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Teller fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Gracemont and Gracemore soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Durant loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Windthorst-Darnell-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 25 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Pulaski fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 6K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dougherty and Konsil soils, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Weatherford fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 27% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 75% 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
Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.