Jackson County, Texas

Survey Area TX239 Texas

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Jackson County, Texas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Dacosta sandy clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 128K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Laewest clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes 121K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Texana-Cieno frequently ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes 56K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Morales-Cieno frequently ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes 35K Moderately well drainedCNot limitedVery limited
Inez fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 35K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Nada-Cieno frequently ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes 30K Moderately well drainedCNot limitedVery limited
Water 19K DNot ratedNot rated
Edna loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 18K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Telferner fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 14K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Marcado sandy clay loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 12K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Milby sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 10K Moderately well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Chicolete clay, frequently flooded 8K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Navidad fine sandy loam, frequently flooded 8K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Ganado clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 8K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Laewest clay, 3 to 8 percent slopes, eroded 7K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Palacios loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded 6K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Kuy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 5K Moderately well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Swan clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded, occasionally ponded 5K Very poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Aransas clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, slightly saline, moderately sodic, frequently flooded 5K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Livco fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 4K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 72% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 96% 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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