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). 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.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Mayodan fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes 20K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Mayodan fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 16K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes 13K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Pinkston silt loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes 11K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Pinkston silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 7K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Wehadkee fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 6K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Chewacla silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 6K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Pinkston silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes 6K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Pacolet fine sandy loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Gilead loamy sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes 5K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Dothan loamy sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Creedmoor fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes 4K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Cecil fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 4K Well drainedASomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Tillery fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes, rarely flooded 4K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Blaney loamy sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes 4K Well drainedCNot limitedVery limited
Cecil fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes 4K Well drainedANot limitedSomewhat limited
Dothan loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Congaree silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 3K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Candor sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes 3K Somewhat excessively drainedASomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Nanford silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited

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.

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