Kershaw County Area, South Carolina

Survey Area SC610• South Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Excessively drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Kershaw County Area, 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
Lakeland sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	94K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Blanton sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	38K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Wagram sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	28K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Pelion loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	23K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Alpin sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes, Carolina and Georgia Sandhills	21K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	19K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Johnston loam	17K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ailey sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Madison sandy clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, eroded	15K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Ailey sand, 6 to 10 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Nanford loam, 10 to 25 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Goldsboro loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Congaree loam	9K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Pantego loam	9K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Madison sandy clay loam, 10 to 25 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Persanti sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Norfolk loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Georgeville loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Pelion loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lakeland sand, 6 to 10 percent slopes, Carolina and Georgia Sandhills	6K	Excessively drained	A	Not 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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 32% 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. The well-drained soils may actually drain too fast for standard leach fields, allowing effluent to reach groundwater. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Soils tend to drain very quickly, meaning nutrients and water don't stick around long. Raised beds with amended soil, drip irrigation, and heavy mulching will give the best results. Compost is your best friend here — it improves water retention dramatically.