Currituck County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC053• North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/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 Currituck 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	116K			Not rated	Not rated
Roanoke fine sandy loam	28K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Currituck mucky peat	25K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dare muck	14K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dorovan mucky peat	11K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ponzer muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	11K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Portsmouth fine sandy loam	9K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Conetoe loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Tomotley fine sandy loam	8K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cape Fear loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	6K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wasda muck	6K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dragston loamy fine sand	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Augusta fine sandy loam	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Altavista fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
State fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bojac loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Munden loamy sand	3K	Moderately well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Nimmo loamy sand	2K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Conaby muck	2K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Beaches-Newhan association	2K	Poorly drained		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.

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 51% 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 57% 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.