Ware County, Georgia
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/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 Ware County, Georgia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasher-Dorovan-Croatan association, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 139K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pelham loamy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 88K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Surrency mucky fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 73K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mascotte fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 73K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leefield loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 40K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pelham fine sand, ponded, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 37K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Croatan, Pamlico, and Surrency soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 25K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kinston and Johnston soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 23K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Olustee loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 13K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Kinston and Osier soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 6K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rigdon-Olustee complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Stilson loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 5K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Leon fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cowarts, moderately wet-Uchee-Noboco complex, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Mascotte mucky fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 3K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Albany-Leefield complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 3K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tifton loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Lakeland sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 3K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 96% 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 100% 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.