Dodge County, Wisconsin

Survey Area WI027 Wisconsin

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 Dodge County, Wisconsin.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Pella silty clay loam, cool, 0 to 2 percent slopes 72K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
St. Charles silt loam, moderately well drained, 0 to 2 percent slopes 45K Moderately well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Houghton muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes 37K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Elburn silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 36K Somewhat poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Miami silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 26K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Water 23K Not ratedNot rated
Miami silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 19K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Palms muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes 19K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Ackmore silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 14K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Plano silt loam, moderately well drained, 0 to 3 percent slopes 14K Moderately well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Dodge silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 13K Well drainedCNot limitedVery limited
Lamartine silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 12K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Theresa silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 11K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
McHenry silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 10K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Lomira silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 10K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Mayville silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 10K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Theresa silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 9K Well drainedCNot limitedSomewhat limited
Mendota silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 9K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
McHenry silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 8K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
St. Charles silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 8K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 60% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 81% 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

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.

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