Jasper 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 Jasper County, South Carolina.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argent-Okeetee association | 28K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Santee association | 23K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bladen fine sandy loam | 19K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bohicket association | 16K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Argent association | 14K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Coosaw loamy fine sand | 14K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Albany-Pelham-Ocilla association | 13K | Moderately well drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ocilla loamy fine sand | 13K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 13K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Levy soils | 12K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tawcaw-Chastain association | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Paxville fine sandy loam | 12K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goldsboro loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 11K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 11K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lynchburg loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 11K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cape Fear loam | 10K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chipley-Pelham-Echaw association | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wahee fine sandy loam | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Argent fine sandy loam | 9K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Handsboro soils | 9K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 95% 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 95% 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.