Victoria County, Texas

Survey Area TX469• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Moderately 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 Victoria 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
Laewest clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes	91K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Telferner fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	75K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Nada-Cieno frequently ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	45K	Moderately well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Dacosta sandy clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	42K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Edna loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	33K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Dacosta-Contee complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	26K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Telferner fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	22K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Inez fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	20K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Straber loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	19K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Garcitas gravelly loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Meguin silty clay, occasionally flooded	13K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Trinity clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Meguin silty clay, frequently flooded	11K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Fordtran loamy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Faddin very fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Moderately well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Laewest clay, 3 to 8 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	7K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Kuy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Telferner-Urban land complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Dacosta and Telferner soils, 2 to 5 percent slopes, moderately eroded	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very 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.

Alfisols

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

Vertisols

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

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 80% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 98% 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.