Effingham County, Georgia
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/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 Effingham County, Georgia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrency mucky sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 41K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pelham loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 39K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leefield loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 27K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pickney mucky sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 23K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Chastain and Tawcaw soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 20K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Blanton-Foxworth complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 16K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Leon sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 13K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mascotte sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Stilson loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 11K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rigdon sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Albany sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Echaw-Centenary complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ridgeland-Boulogne complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Meldrim sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Levy silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 7K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 6K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clarendon loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 5K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bladen fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 5K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dothan-Clarendon complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
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 94% 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.