Lee County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC105• North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Lee 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
Mayodan fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Mayodan fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pinkston silt loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Pinkston silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wehadkee fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	6K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chewacla silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pinkston silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Pacolet fine sandy loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Gilead loamy sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Dothan loamy sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Creedmoor fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cecil fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Tillery fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes, rarely flooded	4K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Blaney loamy sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Cecil fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Dothan loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Congaree silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	3K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Candor sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes	3K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Nanford silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat 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.

Alfisols

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

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 43% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 59% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.