Lowndes County, Georgia

Survey Area GA185• Georgia

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Lowndes County, Georgia. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Pelham loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	40K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tifton loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	35K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Johnston loam	30K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lakeland sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes	30K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Leefield loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	25K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Mascotte sand	23K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Albany sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	20K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Olustee sand	19K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Valdosta sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	11K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Tifton loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bayboro loam	7K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tifton-Urban land complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Water	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Chipley sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Myatt-Osier association	6K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Stilson loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Ousley loamy fine sand	5K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Clarendon loamy sand	4K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Lowndes loamy sand, 5 to 12 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 60% 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 97% 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.