Beaver-Cove Fort Area, Utah
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-Cove Fort Area, Utah.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock land | 18K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Phage very rocky loam, 30 to 60 percent slopes, eroded | 16K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Snake Hollow coarse sandy loam, 3 to 10 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Kessler-Penoyer association, 1 to 20 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pass Canyon very rocky coarse sandy loam, 5 to 30 percent slopes, eroded | 12K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Red Butte very cobbly loam, 3 to 50 percent slopes, eroded | 11K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mill Hollow-Pharo association, 2 to 30 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hiko Peak cobbly loam, 2 to 10 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Phage-Ushar complex, 3 to 30 percent slopes, eroded | 11K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Penoyer silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Wallsburg-Maple Mountain association, 3 to 60 percent slopes, eroded | 10K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pharo very cobbly loam, 3 to 30 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mineral Mountain extremely rocky loam, 30 to 60 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Decca loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat excessively drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Red Butte-Deer Creek association, 30 to 50 percent slopes, eroded | 8K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sheeprock-Cokel complex, 3 to 30 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cowers-Bearskin association, 2 to 30 percent slopes, eroded | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Murdock silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Mineral Mountain-Snake Hollow association, 3 to 60 percent slopes, eroded | 7K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Manderfield loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 52% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 74% 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
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.