Georgetown County, South 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 Georgetown County, South Carolina.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladen loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 51K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Yauhannah loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 50K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wahee fine sandy loam | 47K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bohicket silty clay loam | 44K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 34K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Yemassee loamy fine sand | 33K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chastain silty clay loam | 29K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eulonia loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 26K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Levy silty clay loam | 25K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cape Fear loam | 20K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chipley fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 20K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lakeland fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 20K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Leon sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 19K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grifton loamy fine sand | 18K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hobonny muck | 17K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chisolm sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes | 15K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Johnston loam | 14K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Echaw sand | 12K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wakulla sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Hobcaw loam | 10K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 84% 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 93% 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.