Fentress and Pickett Counties Area, Tennessee
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 Fentress and Pickett Counties Area, Tennessee. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 80K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ramsey-Alticrest-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes | 60K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Jefferson-Ramsey complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 31K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Christian-Baxter complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes, eroded | 29K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lonewood-Clarkrange complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Grimsley-Jefferson-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 60 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Garmon-Newbern complex, 40 to 80 percent slopes, rocky | 22K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Caneyville-Rock outcrop-Standingstone complex, 12 to 35 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Varilla-Beetree-Muse complex, 20 to 45 percent slopes, very stony | 19K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Waynesboro-Etowah complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 17K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bouldin very cobbly fine sandy loam, 15 to 40 percent slopes, very stony | 17K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hayter-Donahue complex, 15 to 40 percent slopes, very rocky | 14K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Waynesboro-Etowah complex, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded | 13K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gilpin silt loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes, eroded | 13K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Water | 9K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Sullivan-Sequatchie-Egam complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes, rarely to occasionally flooded | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shelocta-Sequoia-Petros complex, 10 to 35 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Zenith gravelly loam, 20 to 60 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sequoia silt loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes, eroded | 3K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bewleyville-Dickson complex, 2 to 6 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 75% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 76% 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.