Jasper County, South Carolina

Survey Area SC053• South Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/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 Jasper County, South 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
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

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.

Entisols

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

Alfisols

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

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Inceptisols

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

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.