Newberry County, South Carolina

Survey Area SC071• 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 Newberry 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
Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded	81K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	41K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Hard Labor sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	33K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pacolet sandy clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded	19K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wynott-Winnsboro complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	14K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Water	14K			Not rated	Not rated
Cecil sandy clay loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded	13K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Toccoa sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	13K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Hard Labor sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Georgeville silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Rion sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Chenneby silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Helena sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	9K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, moderately eroded	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Santuc loamy coarse sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes	8K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wynott-Winnsboro complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded	7K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wynott-Wilkes complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded	6K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Callison silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Rion sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded	6K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Prosperity-Bush River-Helena complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	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.

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 26% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 48% 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.