Stanly County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC167• North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Stanly 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
Badin channery silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	36K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Goldston very channery silt loam, 4 to 15 percent slopes	35K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Badin channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	28K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tarrus channery silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	24K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Goldston very channery silt loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kirksey silt loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes	18K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Misenheimer channery silt loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes	16K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Oakboro silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	11K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Badin channery silt loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Water	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Georgeville silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Tarrus channery silty clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Tarrus channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Badin-Urban land complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Enon very cobbly loam, 4 to 15 percent slopes, very stony	4K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Enon very cobbly loam 15 to 25 percent slopes, very stony	3K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Enon cobbly loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Georgeville silt loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes, extremely bouldery	3K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Georgeville silt loam, 4 to 15 percent slopes, extremely bouldery	2K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Tarrus-Urban land complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes	2K	Well drained	B	Not 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.

Inceptisols

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

Alfisols

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

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 47% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 78% 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.