Catoosa County, Georgia
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Catoosa County, Georgia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyerly silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Minvale-Shack gravelly silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chenneby silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Minvale-Shack gravelly silt loams, 6 to 10 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Minvale-Shack gravelly silt loams, 10 to 15 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Tidings-Townley complex, 25 to 45 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Townley silt loam, 2 to 10 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bodine cobbly silt loam, 25 to 60 percent slopes, stony | 3K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rome silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lyerly-Rock outcrop complex, 2 to 10 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tidings-Townley complex, 10 to 25 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ennis gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 2K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Townley silt loam, 10 to 25 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cunningham silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Lyerly silty clay loam, 6 to 10 pecent slopes | 2K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rome silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wax loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 2K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nella stony fine sandy loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes, very stony | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton gravelly silt loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes | 1K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shack-Minvale gravelly silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 1K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 70% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 79% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.