Taylor County, Florida
The dominant drainage class is 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 Taylor County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 69K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dorovan and Pamlico soils, depressional | 59K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wekiva-Tennille-Tooles complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 51K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ortega fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 38K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Wesconnett, Evergreen and Pamlico soils, frequently ponded, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 33K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chaires fine sand | 29K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Melvina-Moriah-Lutterloh complex | 25K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ridgewood fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 25K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bayvi muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 24K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chaires fine sand, limestone substratum | 23K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clara and Bodiford soils, frequently flooded | 22K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sapelo fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 22K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clara and Meadowbrook soils, depressional | 22K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wekiva-Tooles, depressional-Tennille complex, rarely flooded | 18K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Surrency, Starke, and Croatan soils, depressional | 17K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sapelo fine sand, wet | 13K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hurricane fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Clara, depressional-Clara-Meadowbrook complex, occasionally flooded | 12K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tooles and Meadowbrook soils, depressional | 12K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tooles, Meadowbrook, and Wekiva soils, frequently flooded | 11K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 90% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, 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.