Dare County, North Carolina
The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). 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 Dare County, North Carolina.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 550K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Pungo muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 89K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belhaven muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 39K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hyde loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 25K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ponzer muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 13K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hobonny muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 11K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Roper muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 10K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carteret sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 8K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Currituck mucky peat, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 7K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Duckston fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 7K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fripp fine sand, 2 to 30 percent slopes | 6K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Newhan fine sand, 0 to 10 percent slopes | 6K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beaches-Newhan complex, 0 to 25 percent slopes | 5K | Poorly drained | Very limited | Very limited | |
| Corolla fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 5K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cape Fear loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 3K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ousley fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 2K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Baymeade fine sand, 0 to 10 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Newhan-Corolla complex, 0 to 10 percent slopes | 2K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Conaby muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 2K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Icaria loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 2K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 30% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 30% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.