Beaver County, Utah - Western Part

Survey Area UT626• Utah

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. 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. 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
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

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.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

Entisols

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

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

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.