Lauderdale County, Tennessee

Survey Area TN097 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 Lauderdale County, Tennessee.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Adler silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 37K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Memphis silt loam, 20 to 40 percent slopes, northern phase 30K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Water 26K Not ratedNot rated
Memphis silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded, northern phase 23K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Sharkey clay, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 19K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Memphis silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, severely eroded, northern phase 18K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Commerce silty clay loam, occasionally flooded 12K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Memphis silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, moderately eroded, northern phase 12K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Commerce silt loam, occasionally flooded 10K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Keyespoint silty clay, occasionally flooded 10K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Loring silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded 9K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Amagon overwash, Oaklimeter silt loams and frequently flooded soils 9K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Memphis silt loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded, northern phase 8K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Openlake silty clay, occasionally flooded 8K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Robinsonville silt loam, occasionally flooded 7K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Bowdre silty clay, occasionally flooded 7K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Convent silt loam, occasionally flooded 6K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Robinsonville fine sandy loam, occasionally flooded 6K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Morganfield silt loam, occasionally flooded 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Loring silt loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 5K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 67% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 67% 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

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.

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