Claiborne County, Tennessee
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Claiborne County, Tennessee.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskingum stony fine sandy loam (st-l) | 48K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton cherty silt loam, steep phase | 20K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton cherty silt loam, hilly phase | 16K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rough stony land, Talbott soil material | 15K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Rolling stony land (Talbott soil material) | 14K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Rough stony land: muskingum soil material | 13K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clarksville cherty silt loam, steep phase | 12K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton cherty loam, steep phase | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lehew fine sandy loam | 9K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Claiborne silt loam, steep phase | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 7K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Claiborne silt loam | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Armuchee silt loam, steep phase | 7K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton cherty loam, hilly phase | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton gravelly silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, cool | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Limestone rockland, rolling (Rock outcrop-Talbott) | 5K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Clarksville cherty silt loam, hilly phase | 5K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, cool (cr-sil) | 4K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Clarksville cherty loam, steep phase | 4K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton silt loam, 12 to 25 percent slopes, cool (cr-sil) | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 92% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 92% 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.