Hertford County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC091• North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Hertford 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
Leaf loam	46K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Craven fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	28K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lenoir loam	19K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Craven fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes	18K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Dorovan soils	16K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bibb soils	11K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Norfolk loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Norfolk loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Bonneau loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Goldsboro fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Winton soils, 12 to 60 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Water	5K			Not rated	Not rated
Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast Flatwoods	5K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tarboro sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Wilbanks silty clay loam	4K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Caroline fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Conetoe loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Craven fine sandy loam, 4 to 8 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bonneau loamy sand, 6 to 12 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wehadkee silt loam	3K	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.

Inceptisols

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

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 78% 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 88% 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.