Millard County, Utah - Eastern 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 Millard County, Utah - Eastern Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxelder silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Borvant-Pavant complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Heist-Berent complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Heist fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Lava flows-Shotwell complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 15K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Donnardo very stony loam, 2 to 15 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Berent loamy fine sand, 5 to 30 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Jigsaw-Oakcity complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Yenrab loamy fine sand, 0 to 10 percent slopes | 12K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Atepic-Sonlet association, 30 to 60 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Collard gravelly loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Kanosh very fine sandy loam, o to 2 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Thiokol silt loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Bandag loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Calita-Erda complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Deseret silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 9K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Escalante sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Yenrab-Puddle complex, 0 to 10 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bandag loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hiko Peak-Heist association, 2 to 15 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 24% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 40% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.