Acadia Parish, Louisiana

Survey Area LA001• Louisiana

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Acadia Parish, Louisiana. 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
Crowley silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	115K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kinder-Vidrine complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	55K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Patoutville-Crowley complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	55K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Jeanerette silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	27K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Midland silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded	25K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Basile and Brule, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	25K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Acadiana silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	25K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Patoutville silt, 0 to 1 percent slopes	20K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Crowley-Midland, rarely flooded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	15K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Mowata silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded	12K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Barbary mucky clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	10K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Duson silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Frost silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	6K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kaplan silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Frost silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	4K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Crowley silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	3K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Iota silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Water	3K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Kaplan silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	2K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Midland silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	2K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very 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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 98% 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 99% 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.