Camden and Glynn Counties, Georgia
The dominant drainage class is Very 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 Camden and Glynn Counties, Georgia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohicket-Capers association | 153K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 94K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bladen loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 72K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pelham loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 60K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brookman clay loam | 58K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 52K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Rutlege fine sand | 39K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sapelo fine sand | 38K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Meggett fine sandy loam | 29K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Satilla silt loam | 28K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pottsburg sand | 23K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Kingsland mucky peat | 23K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Olustee sand | 14K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 13K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cainhoy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 13K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Albany fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fripp-Duckston complex, 0 to 20 percent slopes | 7K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Mandarin-Urban land complex | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Meggett loam, frequently flooded | 2K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beaches | 1K | Not rated | Not rated |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 86% 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 92% 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.