Hyde 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 Hyde County, North Carolina.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 433K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Pungo muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 86K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Scuppernong muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 59K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ponzer muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 36K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Roper muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 23K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belhaven muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 20K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Longshoal mucky peat, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded | 18K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hydeland silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 18K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Delway muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded | 16K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Acredale silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 14K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Machapunga-Coree complex, 1.0 to 1.5 meter water depth | 12K | Subaqueous | D | Not rated | Not rated |
| Argent loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 10K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Flyway fine sand, 0.5 to 1.5 meter water depth | 9K | Subaqueous | D | Not rated | Not rated |
| Brookman loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 8K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belhaven muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 8K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Backbay mucky peat, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded | 8K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gullrock muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 8K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Machapunga very fine sandy loam, 0.5 to 1.0 meter water depth | 6K | Subaqueous | D | Not rated | Not rated |
| Wasda muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 6K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pettigrew muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 5K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 42% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 42% 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.