Camden County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC029• North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Camden County, North Carolina. 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
Water	51K			Not rated	Not rated
Dorovan muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	27K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pungo muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes	23K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Perquimans silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	17K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Roanoke silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	13K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tomotley fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	13K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Belhaven muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Portsmouth fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hyde silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Roper muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chowan silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	5K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cape Fear silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Altavista fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Yeopim silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	2K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wasda muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes	2K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Munden loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	2K	Moderately well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Bojac loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Chapanoke silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	2K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Nimmo sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	2K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hobonny muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	1K	Very poorly drained	B/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.

Ultisols

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

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

Entisols

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

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 73% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 74% 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.