Maury County, Tennessee
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low 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 Maury County, Tennessee.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodine gravelly silt loam, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 29K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gladeville-Rock outcrop complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony | 24K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rockland, steep | 17K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Gullied land, phosphatic | 16K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Maury silt loam, eroded gently sloping phase | 15K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Huntington silt loam, local alluvium phosphatic phase | 14K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Armour silt loam, eroded gently sloping phase | 14K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dellrose gravelly silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded | 13K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Braxton cherty silty clay loam, severely eroded sloping phase | 13K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bodine gravelly silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 11K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Ocana gravelly silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 9K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Frankstown coarse cherty silt loam, steep phase | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Huntington silt loam, phosphatic phase | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lindell silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 8K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mines, Pits, and Dumps | 8K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Rockland, Mimosa and Inman materials, steep | 8K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Braxton silty clay loam, eroded sloping phase | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Rockland, Mimosa and Inman materials, sloping | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Dellrose gravelly silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Mimosa cherty silty clay loam, severely eroded moderately steep phase | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 66% 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 79% 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.