Cameron Parish, Louisiana
The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 242K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Allemands muck, 0 to 0.2 percent slopes, very frequently flooded | 151K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bancker muck, 0 to 0.2 percent slopes, very frequently flooded | 138K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Creole mucky clay | 109K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Scatlake mucky clay, 0 to 0.2 percent slopes, tidal | 67K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clovelly muck, 0 to 0.2 percent slopes, very frequently flooded | 55K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ged mucky clay | 49K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Larose muck, 0 to 0.5 percent slopes, tidal | 38K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gentilly muck, 0 to 0.5 percent slopes, very frequently flooded | 34K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Edgerly loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 32K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mowata-Vidrine complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 28K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mermentau clay | 25K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hackberry-Mermentau complex, gently undulating | 21K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Midland silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 14K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Crowley-Vidrine complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udifluvents, 1 to 20 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Not rated | Not rated |
| Aquents, frequently flooded | 8K | Very poorly drained | D | Not rated | Not rated |
| Kaplan silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Judice silty clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 5K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hackberry loamy fine sand | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 75% 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 75% 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.