Greene County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC079 North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). 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 Greene County, North Carolina.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Rains sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 17K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Norfolk loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 16K Well drainedASomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Norfolk loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes 15K Well drainedASomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Aycock very fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes 13K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes 12K Well drainedANot limitedSomewhat limited
Lynchburg sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 10K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Goldsboro loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Southern Coastal Plain 10K Moderately well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Stallings loamy fine sand 10K Somewhat poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Autryville fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes 10K Well drainedASomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Bibb loam, frequently flooded 7K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Johns sandy loam 7K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Lumbee sandy loam 6K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Cowarts sandy loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Kenansville fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes 4K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Kinston loam, frequently flooded 4K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Johnston loam, frequently flooded 4K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Exum very fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Kalmia loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Paxville loam 3K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Gritney fine sandy loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 2K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 56% 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 59% 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

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.

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