Lake County Soil Data

Lake County, Tennessee

Avg pH

6.6

Texture

Silty clay

Drainage

Somewhat poorly drained

Organic Matter

2.2%

Hydrologic Group

C/D

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Soil Composition

Silty clay
Sand: 21.4%
Silt: 50.6%
Clay: 27.9%
Silty clay

Soil pH

6.6pH
6.56866663614909
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

Somewhat poorly drained

Water is removed slowly enough that the soil is wet at shallow depths for significant periods. Mottling present.

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.