Tippah 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 Tippah County, Mississippi.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gullied land, sandy | 51K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Smithdale fine sandy loam, 12 to 40 percent slopes | 31K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Smithdale-Sweatman-Providence association, 12 to 35 percent slopes | 27K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Falaya silt loam (gillsburg) | 21K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gullied land, clayey | 14K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Ruston-Cuthbert-Shubuta-Association, steep (smithdale, sweatman sweatman) | 13K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dulac-Wilcox complex, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded | 10K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Falaya silt loam, local alluvium (gillsburg) | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Providence silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded | 9K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wilcox-Cuthbert association, steep (wilcox, sweatman) | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dulac silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded | 7K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mantachie soils (kirkville) | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wilcox-Cuthbert association, moderately steep, severely eroded (wilcox, sweatman) | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Waverly and Bibb soils (rosebloom and bibb) | 6K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ora loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded | 5K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Falkner silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mantachie soils, local alluvium (kirkville) | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bude silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ruston soils, 12 to 17 percent slopes, eroded (smithdale) | 3K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dulac silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, severely eroded | 3K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 100% 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 100% 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.