Wakulla 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 Wakulla County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatan-Dorovan mucks | 60K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 28K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Scranton sand | 26K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ortega sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 24K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Ridgewood fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 24K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Rutlege sand, frequently flooded | 21K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tooles-Nutall fine sands | 20K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bayvi, Isles, and Estero soils, frequently flooded | 20K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tooles-Nutall-Chaires fine sands | 17K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Waters of the Gulf of America | 16K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Otela-Alpin fine sands, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 14K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Rutlege sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 13K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Surrency mucky fine sand | 10K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chaires-Chaires, wet, fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Alpin sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 9K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Otela fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Moriah-Pilgrims fine sands | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Otela, limestone substratum-Ortega sands, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lakeland sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 65% 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.