Hyde County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC095• 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 Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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. 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	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

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.

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.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

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.