Hey everyone. I'm new to the forums, and posted in another section asking about the location that I want to build a pond and whether it looks viable or not, and my next question is better suited here.
I found a soil report before I bought my land that indicates a decent amount of clay throughout the area. This soil report covers 1 section of land. My 6.3 acres is about a half mile or so away from here. I know that I need to test the precise location of my pond for soil content, but looking at this report, would you say that my dreams are looking bright or dim? Will I need to truck in clay or would I have a good chance of being able to use what I have. Thanks in advance. Here is the report:
The preliminary soil investigation of the site soils has determined that the soil is predominately
Mereta clay loam (MeA) in the proposed subdivision. There are also areas of the Angelo clay
loam (AnA), Slaughter clay loam (ShB), and Sagerton clay loam (OIA) series.
A portion ofthe site is MeA soils. A clay loam layer 0-6 inches deep, is followed by either a
clay, clay loam or silty clay 6-18 inches deep. A cemented hardpan exists 18-21 inches deep.
The hardpan is underlaid by a loam, clay loam or gravely clay loam from 21-80 inches deep.
Soil clay content is 30-45%. Gravel content ranges from 10-25%.
A representative profile for OIA consists of a clay loam layer, 0-10 inches deep, clay loam, clay
to from 10-32 inches deep, and clay loam, silty clay loam to a clay from 32-80 inches deep. The
OIA soils are generally considered to be very limited. Based on clay content, OIA soil would be
expected to be classified as a Class III or Class IV soil. Conventional OSSF mayor may not be
suitable for these soils. If the Class IV soils can be removed, conventional systems can be
installed in Class III soils, engineered systems including mounds, evapo-transpiration beds, low
pressure dosed, drip irrigation, or individual aerobic units followed by spray irrigation could be
considered for Class IV soils.
The site has few areas that consist ofthe ShB soils. A representative profile for ShB consists of
a clay loam layer, 0-6 inches deep, clay loam, clay from 6-16 inches deep and, a cemented hard
pan exists from 16-34 inches deep. The hardpan is underlaid by a loam, clay loam or gravely
clay loam from 21-80 inches deep. The ShB soils are generally considered to be very limited.
Based on clay content, ShB soil would be expected to be classified as a Class III or Class IV soil.
Conventional OSSF mayor may not be suitable for these soils. Ifthe Class IV soils can be
removed, conventional systems can be installed in Class III soils, engineered systems including
mounds, evapo-transpiration beds, low pressure dosed, drip irrigation, or individual aerobic units
followed by spray irrigation could be considered for Class IV soils.
The site has few areas that consist of the AnA soils. A representative profile for AnA consists of
a clay loam layer, 0-6 inches deep, clay, silty clay loam to a silty clay from 6-28 inches deep, and
clay loam, silty clay loam to a clay from 28-80 inches deep. The AnA soils are generally
considered to be very limited. Based on clay content, AnA soil would be expected to be
classified as a Class III or Class IV soil. Conventional OSSF mayor may not be suitable for
these soils. If the Class IV soils can be removed, conventional systems can be installed in Class
III soils, engineered systems including mounds, evapo-transpiration beds, low pressure dosed,
drip irrigation, or individual aerobic units followed by spray irrigation could be considered for
Class rv soils.
Note that the above discussion is based on documented soil types that would be expected to exist
in the proposed subdivision. Existing site conditions will need to be verified for each lot at the
time of OSSF installation by the installer or site evaluator.
