Chicot County, Arkansas
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Chicot County, Arkansas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 110K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sharkey clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 76K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 53K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Alluvial land, frequently flooded | 29K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Commerce loam | 26K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sharkey clay, gently undulating | 19K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Portland clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 18K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Henry silt loam | 16K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hebert and Crowley silt loams | 11K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Calloway silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 11K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| McGehee silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bowdre silty clay loam, gently undulating | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Commerce silty clay loam | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Calloway silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gallion silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes (rilla) | 5K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Gallion and Pulaski fine sandy loams, 0 to 1 percent slopes (rilla, rilla) | 4K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Waverly silt loam | 4K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dundee silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bowdre silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pits, borrow | 4K | D | Not rated | Not rated |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 83% 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 83% 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.