DeKalb County Soil Data

DeKalb County, Indiana

Avg pH

6.4

Texture

Silty clay

Drainage

Very poorly drained

Organic Matter

6.3%

Hydrologic Group

C/D

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Soil Composition

Silty clay
Sand: 38.0%
Silt: 36.7%
Clay: 19.4%
Silty clay

Soil pH

6.4pH
6.40161888289813
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

Very poorly drained

Water is removed so slowly that free water remains at or on the surface most of the year. Typically wetland soils.

Soil Profile

Dominant texture: Silty clay

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.