Jones County, North Carolina
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/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 Jones County, North Carolina.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatan muck, ponded, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 42K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast Flatwoods | 23K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pantego loam | 23K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodington fine sandy loam | 19K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goldsboro loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Flatwoods | 17K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Muckalee loam | 17K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Torhunta fine sandy loam | 17K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leaf silt loam | 15K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Stallings loamy fine sand | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lynchburg fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast Flatwoods | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grifton fine sandy loam | 10K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lenoir loam | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Craven very fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 9K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Norfolk loamy sand, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Autryville loamy fine sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Onslow fine sandy loam | 8K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bayboro loam | 6K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Alpin fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon sand | 6K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kenansville loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 93% 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 93% 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.