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Sacramento Soil Series
USDA Code: CA0631
K-Factor
0.28
Soil Erodibility Factor
Texture Class
clay
Drainage Class
poorly drained
About Sacramento
Deep, poorly drained soils formed in alluvium from mixed rock sources. Found on basin rims and low terraces in the Sacramento Valley.
K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.
California Distribution
Found primarily in Sacramento and San Joaquin counties. Heavy clay content causes significant shrink-swell behavior.
Counties Where Found
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