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Sierraville Soil Series

K-Factor

0.28

Soil Erodibility Factor

Texture Class

loam

Drainage Class

somewhat poorly drained

About Sierraville

Deep, somewhat poorly drained soils formed in lacustrine deposits and alluvium from mixed granitic and volcanic sources. Found on broad, nearly level valley floors and glacial lake plains at 4,800–6,000 ft elevation.

K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.

California Distribution

Named for the town of Sierraville in Sierra County. Occurs in the Sierra Valley and similar intermontane basins in Plumas and Sierra counties. Used for irrigated pasture and native hay production.

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