Menard County, Texas

Survey Area TX327 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 Menard County, Texas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Tarrant soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes 389K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Tarrant-Kavett complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes 43K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Valera silty clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes 23K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Tarrant-Brackett association, hilly 23K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Nuvalde silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Kavett silty clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes 13K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Angelo silty clay, 0 to 2 percent slopes 13K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Dev very gravelly loam, moist, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded 12K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Nuvalde silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 6K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Frio clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded 6K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Menard loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Menard fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Mereta clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 4K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Frio silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Frio soils, shallow variant 3K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Rough broken land, gravelly 3K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Brackett soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes 3K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hext fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 2K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Frio soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 2K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Water 1K DNot ratedNot rated

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 91% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, 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.

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