Robeson County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC155• North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). 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 Robeson 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
Johnston soils	76K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Norfolk loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	74K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Rains sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	72K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	55K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Goldsboro loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Southern Coastal Plain	46K	Moderately well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Lynchburg sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	32K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Coxville loam	31K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bibb soils	24K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lumbee sandy loam	20K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Johns sandy loam	15K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wakulla sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	14K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Pocalla loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Aycock very fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Trebloc loam (Grantham)	10K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pantego fine sandy loam	10K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lakeland sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	9K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
McColl loam	9K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Norfolk loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Nahunta very fine sandy loam	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Portsmouth loam	7K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very 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.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 66% 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 72% 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.