Lafayette County, Florida
The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). 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 Lafayette County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamlico and Dorovan soils, depressional | 42K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chaires-Chaires, depressional complex | 36K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 36K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Otela-Penney complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 36K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Wesconnett and Lynn Haven soils, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 32K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Penney sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 24K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Ridgewood-Hurricane complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clara and Meadowbrook soils, frequently flooded | 13K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rawhide and Harbeson soils, depressional | 10K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sapelo-Chaires, depressional complex | 9K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mouzon-Rawhide, depressional complex | 9K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Blanton-Ortega complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Albany-Ridgewood complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chaires, low-Meadowbrook complex | 8K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ortega fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Albany-Ousley-Meadowbrook complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Meadowbrook and Harbeson soils, depressional | 6K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fluvaquents, frequently flooded | 5K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Surrency, Plummer, and Clara soils, depressional | 5K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Garcon-Albany-Meadowbrook complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 76% 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 100% 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.