Jackson County, Arkansas

Survey Area AR067• Arkansas

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Jackson County, Arkansas. 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
Foley-Calhoun complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	55K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Crowley silt loam	42K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Amagon and Forestdale silt loams	36K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Jackport silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	36K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Dundee silt loam, undulating	31K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bosket fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	29K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Foley-Calhoun-McCrory complex	29K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Dundee silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	28K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Beulah fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Leadvale silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Forestdale silty clay loam	11K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Egam silt loam	11K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Bosket fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Patterson fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dexter silt loam, undulating	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Sharkey silty clay loam	7K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mountainburg stony fine sandy loam, 1 to 12 percent slopes, rocky	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Leadvale stony silt loam, 3 to 12 percent slopes (linker stony fine sandy loam)	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Linker-Hector complex, 12 to 40 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Water	5K			Not rated	Not rated

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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 75% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 98% 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.