Bedford County, Tennessee

Survey Area TN003 Tennessee

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Bedford County, Tennessee.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Talbott silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded 29K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Talbott-Rock outcrop complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes 26K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Mimosa-Ashwood complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes, rocky 20K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Dellrose gravelly silt loam, 20 to 45 percent slopes, eroded 16K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Bradyville silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Gladeville-Rock outcrop complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony 13K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Capshaw silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 13K Moderately well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Ashwood-Mimosa-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 45 percent slopes 12K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Barfield-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes 11K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Godwin silt loam, frequently flooded 10K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Mimosa silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Harpeth silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 8K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Hawthorne gravelly silt loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes 8K Somewhat excessively drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Arrington silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 8K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Ashwood-Mimosa-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 15 percent slopes 8K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Agee silty clay loam, frequently flooded 7K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Mimosa-Ashwood complex, 12 to 30 percent slopes, rocky 7K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Talbott silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 7K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Nesbitt silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 5K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Hawthorne gravelly silt loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes 5K Somewhat excessively drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 76% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 96% 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

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.

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