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Custom Soil Resource Report <br /> Irrigation, sprinkler(close spaced outlets drops) evaluates a soil for installation and <br /> use of sprinkler irrigation systems equipped with close spaced outlets on drops. The <br /> ratings are for soils in their natural condition and do not consider present land use. <br /> Sprinkler irrigation systems equipped with low pressure spray nozzles mounted on <br /> close spaced drops apply water close to the ground surface. These systems are <br /> generally found on linear move or center pivot systems and they have separate <br /> slope criteria from other sprinkler systems due to their higher application rate which <br /> increase risk of runoff and irrigation-induced erosion on steeper slopes. Examples <br /> of these types of systems include Low Pressure in Canopy (LPIC), Low Energy <br /> Precision Application (LEPA), Low Elevation Spray Application (LESA), and Mid- <br /> Elevation Spray Application (MESA) systems. These types of irrigation systems are <br /> generally suitable for small grains, row crops, and vegetables. <br /> The soil properties and qualities important in the design and management of <br /> sprinkler irrigation systems utilizing close spaced spray nozzles on drops are depth, <br /> available water holding capacity, sodium adsorption ratio, surface coarse fragments, <br /> permeability, salinity, slope, wetness, and flooding. The features that affect <br /> performance of the system and plant growth are surface texture, surface rocks, <br /> salinity, sodium adsorption ratio, wetness, erosion potential, and available water <br /> holding capacity. <br /> Irrigation, sprinkler(general) evaluates a soil for installation and use of sprinkler <br /> irrigation systems excluding those equipped with close spaced outlets on drops. <br /> The ratings are for soils in their natural condition and do not consider present land <br /> use. <br /> Sprinkler irrigation systems apply irrigation water to a field through a series of pipes <br /> and nozzles and can be either solid set or mobile. Generally, this type of irrigation <br /> system is suitable for small grains, row crops, vegetables, and orchards. <br /> The soil properties and qualities important in the design and management of <br /> sprinkler irrigation systems are depth, available water holding capacity, sodium <br /> adsorption ratio, surface coarse fragments, permeability, salinity, slope, wetness, <br /> and flooding. The features that affect performance of the system and plant growth <br /> are surface rocks, salinity, sodium adsorption ratio, wetness, and available water <br /> holding capacity. <br /> Information in this table is intended for land use planning, for evaluating land use <br /> alternatives, and for planning site investigations prior to design and construction. <br /> The information, however, has limitations. For example, estimates and other data <br /> generally apply only to that part of the soil between the surface and a depth of 5 to 7 <br /> feet. Because of the map scale, small areas of different soils may be included within <br /> the mapped areas of a specific soil. <br /> The information is not site specific and does not eliminate the need for onsite <br /> investigation of the soils or for testing and analysis by personnel experienced in the <br /> design and construction of engineering works. <br /> Government ordinances and regulations that restrict certain land uses or impose <br /> specific design criteria were not considered in preparing the information in this table. <br /> Local ordinances and regulations should be considered in planning, in site <br /> selection, and in design. The irrigation interpretations are not designed or intended <br /> to be used in a regulatory manner. <br /> 29 084 <br />