Cabell County Soil Data

Cabell County, West Virginia

Avg pH

5.6

Texture

Slightly decomposed plant material

Drainage

Well drained

Organic Matter

12.5%

Hydrologic Group

A

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Soil Composition

Slightly decomposed plant material
Sand: 23.4%
Silt: 45.9%
Clay: 16.4%
Slightly decomposed plant material

Soil pH

5.6pH
5.60682045564489
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: Slightly decomposed plant material

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.