Stone County, Arkansas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Stone County, Arkansas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville very gravelly silt loam, 20 to 50 percent slopes | 39K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nella-Steprock-Mountainburg complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 30K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Noark very gravelly silt loam, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Steprock-Nella-Mountainburg complex, 40 to 60 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Noark very gravelly silt loam, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Linker gravelly fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Linker-Mountainburg complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes, very rocky, extremely stony | 18K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nella-Enders complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Moko-Estate complex, 40 to 60 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Linker Mountainburg complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nella-Steprock complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Noark-Nixa complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Nella-Enders complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Newnata-Eden-Moko association, steep | 11K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Enders very stony sandy loam, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Estate-Portia-Moko association, 8 to 20 percent slopes, stony | 9K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Eden-Moko association, very steep | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Linker fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Enders very stony loam, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Linker gravelly fine sandy loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 84% 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 92% 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.