Heber Valley Area, Utah - Parts of Wasatch and Utah Counties
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Heber Valley Area, Utah - Parts of Wasatch and Utah Counties. 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 | 19K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Broadhead-Little Pole association, steep | 13K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gappmayer-Wallsburg association, very steep | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wallsburg-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 60 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Broadhead-Little Pole association, very steep | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Daybell soils, 40 to 65 percent slopes | 9K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Daybell-Fitzgerald association, very steep | 9K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Roundy loam, 25 to 40 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Henefer soils, 25 to 50 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Little Pole very cobbly sandy clay loam, 40 to 60 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gappmayer gravelly fine sandy loam, 40 to 65 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gappmayer-Bradshaw association, very steep | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Roundy-Cluff association, hilly | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Flygare soils, 25 to 40 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Henefer soils, 10 to 25 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fluventic Haploborolls | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bradshaw-Wallsburg association, very steep | 5K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Watkins Ridge-Clegg complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Little Pole very cobbly sandy clay loam, 6 to 25 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Roundy-Daybell association, very steep | 4K | Well drained | C | Very 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 84% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 87% 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.