Pender 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 Pender County, North Carolina.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murville muck | 61K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Croatan muck, ponded, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 58K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast Flatwoods | 47K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Muckalee loam, frequently flooded | 35K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 30K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goldsboro fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 30K | Moderately well drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodington fine sandy loam | 29K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Liddell silt loam | 25K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Torhunta mucky fine sandy loam | 23K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Foreston loamy fine sand | 23K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Alpin fine sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 19K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Pactolus fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 18K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Autryville fine sand, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Norfolk loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Exum loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dorovan muck, frequently flooded | 11K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grantham loam | 11K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Baymeade fine sand, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Chewacla and Chastain soils, frequently flooded | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grifton loamy fine sand | 8K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 87% 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 94% 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.