Pamlico County, North Carolina
The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/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 Pamlico County, North Carolina.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 154K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Yonges loamy fine sand | 27K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Stockade loamy fine sand | 19K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Longshoal muck, very frequently flooded | 15K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Argent loam | 15K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arapahoe loamy fine sand | 12K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belhaven muck | 12K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wasda muck | 9K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Altavista loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leaf silt loam | 8K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Paxville mucky fine sandy loam | 7K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dare muck | 7K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Croatan muck | 7K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast Flatwoods | 7K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hobucken muck, frequently flooded | 6K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon sand | 6K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brookman mucky silt loam | 6K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ballahack fine sandy loam, occasionally flooded | 5K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fork loamy fine sand | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goldsboro loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 4K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 54% 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 54% 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.