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soilnotdirt
Posted 5/19/2026 14:32 (#11651067 - in reply to #11651055)
Subject: RE: How much black dirt do I need?


Ok, things to consider

I would make sure there aren't any utilities especially water around the area you are regrading. If there are confirm that you aren't going to suddenly make a water pipe above the frost line when you regrade soil on top.

Soil in Iowa usually can hold a 3:1 (33%) slope without failure. I would guess that's the same in MN. That would mean a 4' tall slope needs 12' of width. I wouldn't go steeper than that.

You could use clay or other non organic fill to reshape the slope but I would put 4-6" of topsoil on top.
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