Newton County, Arkansas
The dominant drainage class is Well 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 Newton County, Arkansas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nella-Steprock-Mountainburg very stony loams, 40 to 60 percent slopes | 92K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nella-Steprock-Mountainburg very stony loams, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 58K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nella-Enders complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 53K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Nella-Enders stony loams, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 36K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Enders-Leesburg complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 27K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Noark very gravelly silt loam, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 27K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clarksville very gravelly silt loam, 20 to 50 percent slopes | 25K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arkana-Moko complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes, very rocky | 23K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nella-Steprock complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Enders-Leesburg complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Enders stony loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eden-Newnata complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Noark very gravelly silt loam, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Noark very gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Linker-Mountainburg complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eden-Newnata complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nella stony loam, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lily-Udorthents-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Linker-Mountainburg complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Enders gravelly loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 78% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 93% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.