Clay County, Florida

Survey Area FL019• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Clay County, Florida. 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
Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	43K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	33K			Not rated	Not rated
Hurricane fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	31K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Penney fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	26K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Rutlege-Osier complex, frequently flooded	24K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ortega fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	23K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sapelo fine sand	18K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pottsburg fine sand	17K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kershaw sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes	15K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	14K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Ridgewood fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Albany fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Centenary fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pelham fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Allanton fine sand, frequently flooded	8K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Allanton and Rutlege mucky fine sands, depressional	8K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Neilhurst fine sand, undulating	7K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Blanton fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Meggett fine sandy loam	6K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Maurepas muck, frequently flooded	6K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited

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.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Spodosols

Acidic forest soils with a leached layer. Common under conifers. Often have drainage issues from a compacted subsoil layer.

Alfisols

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

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 63% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 87% 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.