Victoria County, Texas
The dominant drainage class is Moderately 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 Victoria County, Texas.
| 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 |
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.