DeWitt County, Texas

Survey Area TX123 Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). 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 DeWitt County, Texas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Tremona loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes 49K Somewhat poorly drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Leming loamy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 48K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Papalote fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 44K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Sarnosa fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 37K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Sarnosa fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 34K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Tremona gravelly loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes 23K Somewhat poorly drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Weesatche sandy clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 21K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Denhawken-Elmendorf complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes 20K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Meguin silty clay loam, occasionally flooded 19K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Sarnosa fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes 15K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Shiner fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes 15K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Fordtran loamy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 14K Moderately well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Runge fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 13K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Silvern-Ellen complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes 12K Well drainedANot limitedSomewhat limited
Straber loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes 12K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Orelia fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 11K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Crockett fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 11K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Shiner fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes 10K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Meguin soils, frequently flooded 10K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Sarnosa soils, 3 to 5 percent slopes, eroded 10K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 25% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 89% 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.

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