Beaver County, Utah - Western Part
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Beaver County, Utah - Western Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Digital Data Available | 815K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Hiko Peak-Crestline complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 35K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Manselo sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dixie-Garbo complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hiko Peak, dry-Lynndyl association | 18K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Uvada-Playas complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Lojet-Chuckmill-Sevenmile association | 12K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hiko Peak-Dixie complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Heist-Crestline, thick surface complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Thermosprings-Taylorsflat, moderately saline-Kunzler complex 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Crestline sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Rustico silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Siltcliffe silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hiko Peak cobbly sandy loam, dry, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Thermosprings-Sevy complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Garbo-Biblesprings-Manselo, strongly alkaline complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Hiko Peak cobbly sandy loam, dry, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Decca gravelly loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Manselo, moderately saline-Thermosprings complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bandag loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.
Septic Systems
Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.
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.