Yell 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 Yell County, Arkansas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadvale silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 46K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carnasaw-Sherless-Clebit complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 40K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carnasaw-Zafra-Clebit complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rubbly | 40K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carnasaw-Sherless complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony | 34K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carnasaw-Sherless-Clebit complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes, rocky, extremely stony | 28K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cane loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 27K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Barling silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 24K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Guthrie silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 23K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nella-Enders complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Taft silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 22K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Linker fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nella-Enders complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carnasaw-Sherless complex 3 to 8 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Linker-Mountainburg complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Spadra fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 15K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 13K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Enders-Mountainburg complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bengal-Carnasaw-Clebit complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony | 10K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Guthrie silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 10K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Enders-Mountainburg complex, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 89% 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 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.