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). 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 UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Water 433K Not ratedNot rated
Pungo muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 86K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Scuppernong muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 59K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Ponzer muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 36K Very poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Roper muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 23K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Belhaven muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 20K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Longshoal mucky peat, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded 18K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Hydeland silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 18K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Delway muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded 16K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Acredale silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 14K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Machapunga-Coree complex, 1.0 to 1.5 meter water depth 12K SubaqueousDNot ratedNot rated
Argent loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 10K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Flyway fine sand, 0.5 to 1.5 meter water depth 9K SubaqueousDNot ratedNot rated
Brookman loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 8K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Belhaven muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 8K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Backbay mucky peat, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded 8K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Gullrock muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 8K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Machapunga very fine sandy loam, 0.5 to 1.0 meter water depth 6K SubaqueousDNot ratedNot rated
Wasda muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 6K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Pettigrew muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 5K Very poorly drainedDVery limitedVery 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.

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