McCormick County, South Carolina

Survey Area SC065• South Carolina

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 McCormick 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
Water	23K			Not rated	Not rated
Georgeville silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cartecay and Toccoa soils	16K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pacolet sandy loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes	14K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Georgeville silt loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Herndon silt loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Wilkes fine sandy loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Herndon silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cataula sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Cataula sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Hiwassee sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Enon sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Hiwassee sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Enon sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Goldston slaty silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes	6K	Excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cecil sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Wilkes fine sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Enon sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Mecklenburg sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cecil sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	4K	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.

Alfisols

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

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 42% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 47% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

Gardening & Agriculture

Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.