Williamson County, Texas

Survey Area TX491 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 Williamson County, Texas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Eckrant cobbly clay, 1 to 8 percent slopes 54K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Eckrant stony clay, 0 to 3 percent slopes, stony 49K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Houston Black clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes 43K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Branyon clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes 41K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Branyon clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes 40K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Doss silty clay, moist, 1 to 5 percent slopes 33K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Georgetown stony clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 31K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Denton silty clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes 30K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Fairlie clay, 1 to 2 percent slopes 27K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Austin silty clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes 26K Well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Eckrant-Rock outcrop association, 1 to 10 percent slopes 25K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Ferris-Heiden complex, 5 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded 19K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Austin-Whitewright complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 19K Well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Burleson clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes 18K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Heiden clay, 2 to 5 percent slopes, moderately eroded 17K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Tinn clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 16K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Brackett gravelly clay loam, 3 to 12 percent slopes 16K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Castephen silty clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes 10K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Branyon-Krum complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes 10K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Heiden clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes 9K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

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 100% 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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