Walton 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 Walton County, Georgia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil sandy clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, severely eroded | 28K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil coarse sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded | 23K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded | 21K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Appling coarse sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded | 16K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil sandy clay loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded | 11K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Chewacla, Cartecay, and Toccoa soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lloyd clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, severely eroded | 10K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil coarse sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, eroded | 8K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lloyd clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Appling coarse sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, eroded | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lloyd sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lloyd clay loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded | 5K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Louisburg loamy coarse sand, 10 to 15 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Louisburg loamy coarse sand, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chewacla silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Louisburg loamy coarse sand, 6 to 10 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Appling sandy clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, severely eroded | 3K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil coarse sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 3K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Local alluvial land | 3K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Toccoa and Chewacla soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 3K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.
Septic Systems
Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.
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.