Douglas County, Georgia

Survey Area GA097 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 Douglas County, Georgia.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Louisa fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes 10K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Madison gravelly sandy clay loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded 10K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Madison gravelly fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded 9K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Madison gravelly sandy clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, severely eroded 9K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Chewacla, Cartecay, and Toccoa soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 7K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Madison gravelly fine sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 7K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Louisa fine sandy loam, 25 to 40 percent slopes 6K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Madison gravelly fine sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded 6K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Appling sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 5K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Madison gravelly sandy clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Louisburg stony complex, 10 to 40 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Appling sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded 4K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Louisburg complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes, eroded 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Madison gravelly fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 3K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Louisburg complex, 10 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Louisa fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded 2K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Water 2K Not ratedNot rated
Musella stony fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes 2K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Appling sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 2K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Chewacla silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 2K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 52% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 52% 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.

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