Ashley County, Arkansas

Survey Area AR003 Arkansas

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). 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 Ashley County, Arkansas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Calloway silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 56K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Guyton silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 46K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Calloway silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 46K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Perry clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes 43K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Rilla silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 38K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Arkabutla silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 36K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Grenada silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 35K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hebert silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 35K Somewhat poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Henry silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 26K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Portland silty clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes 24K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Bude silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 23K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Grenada silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes 22K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Amy silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 21K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Pheba silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 19K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Savannah fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 18K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Water 16K DNot ratedNot rated
Calhoun silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 15K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Guyton silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 14K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Grenada silt loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes 12K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Ouachita silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 9K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 90% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 90% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.

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