Clay County, Texas

Survey Area TX077• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well 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 Clay County, Texas. 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
Renfrow-Kirkland-Anocon association, nearly level	85K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bluegrove-Stoneburg association, gently sloping	79K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Kamay silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	63K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Stoneburg-Bluegrove association, gently sloping	59K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bonti fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	59K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Renfrow-Waurika complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	40K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Weswind-Truce complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes	39K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Port soils, frequently flooded	31K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Nebgen-Grandfield-Weswind association, sloping	28K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gowen soils, frequently flooded	18K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Vernon clay, 1 to 5 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	16K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Deandale silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	15K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Darnell-Truce complex, 3 to 12 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Grandfield fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Weswood silt loam, occasionally flooded	11K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Treadway clay, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Teller loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Westfork clay, occasionally flooded	9K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nebgen-Knoco complex, 3 to 25 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	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 56% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 97% 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.