Grenada County, Mississippi

Survey Area MS043• Mississippi

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/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 Grenada County, Mississippi. 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
Falaya silt loam	31K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Gullied land, silty	20K			Very limited	Very limited
Gullied land, sandy	17K			Very limited	Very limited
Cuthbert-Ruston association, hilly (sweatman, smithdale)	17K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Water	16K			Not rated	Not rated
Collins silt loam	12K	Moderately well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Ruston-Cuthbert association, hilly (smithdale, sweatman)	12K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Waverly-Falaya association	11K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Falaya silt loam, local alluvium	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Waverly silt loam	10K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Memphis silt loam, 17 to 40 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Falaya-Collins association	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Providence-Loring association, hilly (providence-memphis)	9K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Land subject to inundation	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Calloway silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ruston-Providence association, hilly (smithdale, providence)	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Grenada silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded	7K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Loring silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded, central	5K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Memphis silt loam, 12 to 17 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Loring silt loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded	4K	Moderately well drained	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.

Entisols

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

Vertisols

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

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 89% 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 89% 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.