Dawson County, Texas
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 Dawson County, Texas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 147K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Patricia and Amarillo loamy fine sands, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 115K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Amarillo fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 99K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Acuff sandy clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 29K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Posey fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Midessa fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Estacado and Pep loams, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lenorah-Hindman complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, very rarely flooded | 8K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Portales loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Portales loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Berda-Paloduro complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Kimberson-Potter complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arvana fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Midessa and Posey fine sandy loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Berda-Potter-Rock outcrop association, 5 to 45 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brownfield fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Sharvana fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Acuff loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Estacado loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Nutivoli fine sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 5K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.
Septic Systems
Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.
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.