Russell County, Alabama
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Russell County, Alabama.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troup-Springhill-Luverne complex, 10 to 30 percent slopes | 71K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Luverne-Springhill complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 40K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kinston, Mantachie, and Iuka soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 40K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Conecuh loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, eroded | 40K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Uchee-Cowarts complex, 5 to 15 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Conecuh fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 23K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dogue fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 14K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Troup-Alaga complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Luverne sandy loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded | 9K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Wahee-Bladen complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 8K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Lynchburg loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Luverne sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Dothan fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Fuquay loamy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Uchee-Cowarts complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Cowarts loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Congaree-Toccoa complex, gently undulating, occasionally flooded | 5K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Springhill sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Wickham fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 74% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 92% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.