Russell County, Alabama

Survey Area AL113• Alabama

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

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

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

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.