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). 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.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 43K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 33K Not ratedNot rated
Hurricane fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 31K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Penney fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 26K Excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Rutlege-Osier complex, frequently flooded 24K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Ortega fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 23K Moderately well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Sapelo fine sand 18K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Pottsburg fine sand 17K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Kershaw sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes 15K Excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 14K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Ridgewood fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 10K Somewhat poorly drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Albany fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 9K Somewhat poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Centenary fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 8K Moderately well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Pelham fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Allanton fine sand, frequently flooded 8K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Allanton and Rutlege mucky fine sands, depressional 8K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Neilhurst fine sand, undulating 7K Excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Blanton fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes 6K Well drainedASomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Meggett fine sandy loam 6K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Maurepas muck, frequently flooded 6K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited

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.

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