Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC119• 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 Mecklenburg 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
Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded	90K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil-Urban land complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes	32K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded	28K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Monacan loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	24K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Enon sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Mecklenburg fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Water	15K			Not rated	Not rated
Iredell fine sandy loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes	13K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Urban land	13K			Not rated	Not rated
Pacolet sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Helena sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	11K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wilkes loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wilkes loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Enon sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wilkes loam, 4 to 8 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mecklenburg fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Vance sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Mecklenburg-Urban land complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Iredell fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cecil-Urban land complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Somewhat 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.

Alfisols

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

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 27% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 44% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

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.