Lamar 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 Lamar County, Mississippi.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaurin-Lucy association, rolling | 70K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| McLaurin fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 60K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Freestone-McLaurin-Susquehanna association, rolling (freest-mclaurin-susquehanna) | 43K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Freestone, Susquehanna, and Prentiss soils, 5 to 12 percent slopes (freest, susquehanna and prentiss) | 34K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Trebloc and Osier soils | 26K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Prentiss fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 22K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| McLaurin and Cahaba soils, 8 to 12 percent slopes (heidel, smithdale) | 14K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| McLaurin fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Baxterville fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Dorovan and Pamlico mucks (dorovan and croatan) | 5K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Basin fine sandy loam | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Prentiss fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes | 3K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Prentiss fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 3K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Susquehanna silt loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 3K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Falkner silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, lower coastal plain | 3K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 3K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Susquehanna silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 3K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Latonia fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Benndale fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lakeland sand, 2 to 12 percent slopes | 2K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 47% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 50% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
Gardening & Agriculture
Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.