Meigs 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 Meigs County, Tennessee.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 14K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Fullerton gravelly silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton gravelly silt loam, 25 to 60 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Apison-Sunlight-Salacoa complex, 25 to 65 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hamblen-Tupelo complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 7K | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Coile channery silt loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton gravelly silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pailo gravelly silt loam, 5 to 25 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Loyston-Talbott-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 25 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Colbert and Lyerly soils, 2 to 12 percent slopes, very rocky | 5K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pailo gravelly silt loam, 25 to 60 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tasso-Minvale complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dewey silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 3K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Sunlight-Townley-Apison complex, 10 to 25 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lee-Hamblen complex, frequently flooded | 2K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Etowah silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded | 2K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Etowah silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 2K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dewey silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Collegedale-Talbott complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes, eroded, rocky | 2K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Shady-Altavista complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 72% 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 74% 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.