Daviess County Soil Data

Daviess County, Indiana

Avg pH

6.1

Texture

Silty clay loam

Drainage

Poorly drained

Organic Matter

2.2%

Hydrologic Group

C/D

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Soil Composition

Silty clay loam
Sand: 19.8%
Silt: 62.2%
Clay: 18.1%
Silty clay loam

Soil pH

6.1pH
6.07538272623544
Strongly AcidicSlightly AcidicNeutralSlightly AlkalineStrongly Alkaline
Ideal lawn range: 6.0 - 7.0

Soil Series

Detailed soil series data not yet available for this county.

Hydrologic Group

Group C — Moderate-High Runoff

Soils with slow infiltration rates, often with a layer that impedes downward water movement. Higher clay content restricts drainage.

Runoff potential:Moderate-High

Drainage Class

Poorly drained

Water is removed so slowly that the soil is wet at or near the surface much of the year. Drainage improvement usually needed.

Soil Profile

Dominant texture: Silty clay loam

O HorizonOrganic layer
0-2"
A HorizonTopsoil
2-10"
B HorizonSubsoil
10-30"
C HorizonParent material
30-60"
R HorizonBedrock
60"+

Typical soil profile. Actual depths vary by location.

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Soil data sourced from USDA SSURGO via Soil Data Access. Data is informational only and should not be used as a substitute for on-site soil testing. Contact your local NRCS office for site-specific soil information.