Appling and Jeff Davis Counties, Georgia
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/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 Appling and Jeff Davis Counties, Georgia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 129K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leefield loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 47K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Johnston and Rains (Kinston) soils | 44K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 36K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Surrency loamy sand | 35K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Olustee (Rigdon) sand | 34K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Troup sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 22K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Mascotte sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 21K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wicksburg gravelly coarse sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Irvington loamy sand | 17K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Albany sand | 15K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leefield loamy sand | 15K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tifton loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Wahee (Tawcaw) and Coxville (Chastain) soils | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ocilla loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cowarts loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cowarts loamy sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bayboro loam | 7K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 6K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Troup-Wicksburg complex, 8 to 12 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat 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 90% 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.