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Water Holding Capacities of the Columbia Basin
Access data, bulk density, and available water (water holding capacities) of Columbia Basin soils. Additional details about the data collection procedures can be found in the 
Water-Holding Capacities of Columbia Basin Irrigation Project Soils report (26 KB) developed by M. A. Hagood, D. E. Miller, and E. C. Larsen in 1972.
Learn more about the units used on this page.
| Depth | Bulk Density | Available Water |
|---|---|---|
| 0-12 | 1.51 | .5-.7 |
| 12-24 | 1.54 | 1.1-1.4 |
| 24-36 | 1.54 | 1.7-2.1 |
| 36-48 | 1.56 | 2.3-2.8 |
| 48-60 | 1.56 | 3.0-3.6 |
| 60-72 | 1.55 | 3.8-4.6 |
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