Wood County, Texas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Wood County, Texas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuthbert fine sandy loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes | 40K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Freestone fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 39K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Manco loam, frequently flooded | 32K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 30K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Woodtell loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Darco fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 24K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lilbert loamy fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Duffern sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 18K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Darco fine sand, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 18K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bowie fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Oakwood very fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 16K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Derly, frequently ponded-Raino complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 14K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bernaldo fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Gladewater clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 13K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wolfpen loamy fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Woodtell loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kullit very fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cuthbert gravelly fine sandy loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kirvin very fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Estes silty clay, frequently flooded | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 53% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, 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.