Cleveland County, Arkansas
The dominant drainage class is 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 Cleveland County, Arkansas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caddo silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 48K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wehadkee soils, and Udifluvents | 39K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Savannah very fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 33K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wehadkee silt loam | 33K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Prentiss very fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 23K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pheba very fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 22K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wehadkee-Falaya association | 19K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tippah silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 15K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tippah silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 14K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Stough fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Boswell loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, eroded | 11K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ochlockonee-Wehadkee association (guyton) | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Collins silt loam | 10K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Stough fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ochlockonee very fine sandy loam | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Saffell gravelly fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Weston fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 6K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Susquehanna very fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes eroded | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Boswell loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pheba very fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 97% 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 97% 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.