Prentiss County, Mississippi

Survey Area MS117 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 Prentiss County, Mississippi.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Okeelala, Luverne, and Smithdale soils, 5 to 45 percent slopes 55K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Smithdale, Luverne, and Ruston fine sandy loams, 2 to 45 percent slopes 48K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Mantachie fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 16K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Savannah fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded 14K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Ruston fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded 12K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Iuka fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 9K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Kipling silty clay loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded 7K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Bibb sandy loam, frequently flooded 7K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Savannah fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded 6K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Leeper silty clay, occasionally flooded 6K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Marietta fine sandy loam, occasionally flooded 6K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Luverne fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded 5K Well drainedCNot limitedVery limited
Providence silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded 4K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Chenneby silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 4K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Kipling silty clay loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 4K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Providence silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, moderately eroded, north 4K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Smithdale fine sandy loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 4K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Okeelala fine sandy loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 4K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Sumter silty clay, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Luverne fine sandy loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 4K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 87% 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 94% 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.

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