Fayette County Soil Data

Fayette County, Ohio

Avg pH

6.5

Texture

Silty clay loam

Drainage

Very poorly drained

Organic Matter

2.8%

Hydrologic Group

B/D

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Soil Composition

Silty clay loam
Sand: 25.3%
Silt: 50.8%
Clay: 22.6%
Silty clay loam

Soil pH

6.5pH
6.48521774989513
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 B — Moderate Runoff

Moderately deep, moderately well-drained soils with moderate infiltration rates. Good balance of drainage and water retention.

Runoff potential:Moderate

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 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.