Oceana County Soil Data

Oceana County, Michigan

Avg pH

5.7

Texture

Fine sand

Drainage

Well drained

Organic Matter

6.6%

Hydrologic Group

A

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Soil Composition

Fine sand
Sand: 78.3%
Silt: 11.8%
Clay: 8.9%
Fine sand

Soil pH

5.7pH
5.66011912258795
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 A — Low Runoff

Sandy, well-drained soils with high infiltration rates. Water moves quickly through the soil profile. Lowest runoff potential when thoroughly wetted.

Runoff potential:Low

Drainage Class

Well drained

Water is removed from the soil readily but not rapidly. Optimal for most plants and construction.

Soil Profile

Dominant texture: Fine sand

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.