Kimble County, Texas
The dominant drainage class is 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 Kimble County, Texas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 500K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tarrant-Rock outcrop complex, 8 to 40 percent slopes | 75K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nuvalde clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 40K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Real-Brackett complex, hilly | 29K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kavett-Tarrant association, 0 to 4 percent slopes | 27K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Menard fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hext-Latom complex, undulating | 17K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Dev very gravelly loam, moist, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 16K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Purves-Tarrant association, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shep clay loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Frio silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Valera clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eckert soils, rolling | 6K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Oben-Hext complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nuvalde clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Eckrant-Tarrant complex, undulating | 5K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rioconcho clay, occasionally flooded | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cho gravelly loam, dry, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Oakalla silty clay loam | 3K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Water | 1K | D | Not rated | Not rated |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 88% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 95% 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.