Menard 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 Menard County, Texas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 389K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tarrant-Kavett complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 43K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Valera silty clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tarrant-Brackett association, hilly | 23K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nuvalde silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Kavett silty clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Angelo silty clay, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Dev very gravelly loam, moist, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 12K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nuvalde silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Frio clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Menard loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Menard fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Mereta clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Frio silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 4K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Frio soils, shallow variant | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rough broken land, gravelly | 3K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Brackett soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hext fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Frio soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 2K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 1K | D | Not rated | Not 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.