Lee County, South Carolina

Survey Area SC061• South Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Well 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 Lee 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
Goldsboro sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	29K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Norfolk loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Noboco-Goldsboro complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Rains sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	17K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Johnston muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	17K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Barnwell loamy coarse sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Coxville sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Fuquay sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Dothan loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Ailey-Troup-Vaucluse complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Norfolk loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Vaucluse loamy sand, 6 to 10 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	D	Not limited	Very limited
Lynchburg sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Rains sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast Flatwoods	5K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chewacla-Chastain complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ailey-Barnwell complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not limited
Lucknow coarse sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Alpin sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes, Carolina and Georgia Sandhills	4K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Thursa loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Wagram sand, 0 to 4 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat 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.

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 45% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 69% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.