Lampasas County, Texas

Survey Area TX281• 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 Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Lampasas 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
Brackett gravelly clay loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	153K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lampasas gravelly clay, 1 to 5 percent slopes	39K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Krum silty clay, cool, 1 to 5 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Brackett-Rock outcrop complex, 10 to 30 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sunev loam, rarely flooded	17K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Real gravelly clay loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nuff silty clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Real-Rock outcrop complex, 8 to 40 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Roughcreek-Rock outcrop complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nuff very stony silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Eckrant-Rock outcrop complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony	10K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cho gravelly loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rumley silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Oakalla silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded	8K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Topsey clay loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Eckrant-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 30 percent slopes, very stony	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Oglesby silty clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nocken fine sandy loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes, very stony	7K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tarpley-Rock outcrop complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes, stony	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Luckenbach clay loam, moist, 1 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	C	Somewhat 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.

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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 93% 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 91% 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

Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.