Tyrrell County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC177• North Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/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 Tyrrell 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
Water	133K			Not rated	Not rated
Pungo muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	80K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Belhaven muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	24K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dorovan muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	24K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hyde loam, rarely flooded	20K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Portsmouth loam, rarely flooded	16K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tomotley fine sandy loam, rarely flooded	15K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Roper muck, rarely flooded	15K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Weeksville silt loam, rarely flooded	10K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Perquimans loam, rarely flooded	8K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cape Fear loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	8K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ponzer muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	8K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Augusta fine sandy loam	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wasda muck, rarely flooded	4K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Argent silt loam, rarely flooded	4K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Altavista loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Roanoke loam, rarely flooded	2K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chowan silt loam, frequently flooded	2K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Arapahoe fine sandy loam, rarely flooded	2K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wahee loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	795	Somewhat poorly drained	C/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.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

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 65% 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 65% 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.