Beaver-Cove Fort Area, Utah
The most common soil here is Phage, on about 7% of the land: a loam, a balanced mix that crumbles in your hand. Hiko Peak and Ushar come next.
About 94% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 72% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 47% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: bedrock lies within 40 inches under 15% of it.
Soils change over short distances, so look up an address below for the soil at that exact spot and the reasons behind each rating.
The soils you're most likely standing on
The biggest named soils in Beaver-Cove Fort Area, Utah, each drawn five feet deep from its official USDA description, in its recorded colors.
Dots mark gravel; white flecks mark lime. Shares are by acres across the survey area, and each mapped patch usually mixes several of these soils.
The biggest mapped areas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 47% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 72% 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.