Greene County, Arkansas

Survey Area AR055 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 Greene County, Arkansas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Foley-Bonn complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes 33K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Loring silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, west 32K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Jackport silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 31K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Brandon-Saffell complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes 31K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Forestdale silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 24K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Calloway silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 23K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Calhoun silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 21K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Loring silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 19K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Kobel silty clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes 18K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Loring silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, west 15K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Oaklimeter silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 8K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Askew silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 8K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Kobel silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 8K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Water 7K Not ratedNot rated
Falaya silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded, brief duration 7K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Fountain silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 6K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Beulah fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 6K Somewhat excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
McCrory fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 6K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Foley-Bonn complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 5K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hillemann-Lafe complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes 5K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 95% 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 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.

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