Claiborne County, Mississippi
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 Claiborne County, Mississippi.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis and Natchez silt loams, 17 to 40 percent slopes, severely eroded | 55K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Memphis and Natchez silt loams, 17 to 40 percent slopes, eroded | 41K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rough broken land | 26K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Falaya silt loam | 26K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Collins silt loam | 17K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mixed alluvial land | 14K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Memphis silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded, south | 13K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Water | 13K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Bowdre, Tunica, and Crevasse soils, (bowdre, tunica and bruno) | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Loring and Memphis silt loams, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded | 11K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gullied land | 10K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Memphis and Natchez silt loams, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Adler silt loam | 7K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Memphis silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Crevasse, Commerce, and Robinsonville soils, (bruno, commerce and robinsonville) | 6K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Memphis silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, severely eroded | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Memphis and Natchez silt loams, 12 to 17 percent slopes, severely eroded | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grenada silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded | 4K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Calloway silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Loring and Memphis silt loams, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded | 4K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 79% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 79% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
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.