Reeves County, Texas

Survey Area TX389• 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 Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. 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 Reeves 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
Delnorte-Chilicotal association, rolling	404K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Reakor association, nearly level	261K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Hoban-Reeves-Holloman association, nearly level	164K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Not limited
Verhalen clay	133K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Holloman-Reeves association, gently undulating	92K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Upton-Delnorte association, nearly level	58K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Orla association, nearly level	57K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Not limited
Hoban silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	51K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Not limited
Hodgins soils, frequently flooded	44K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Brewster association, hilly	33K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bissett-Rock outcrop complex, 10 to 30 percent slopes	31K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Reakor-Lozier association, undulating	30K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Limpia-Mitre association, gently sloping	28K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Hodgins silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	28K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Reakor silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Reeves clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	25K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat limited
Lozier-Rock outcrop complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Verhalen association	22K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Arno-Pecos-Patrole association	20K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Toyah clay loam	13K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Somewhat 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.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 75% 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 78% 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.