Monroe 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 Monroe County, Tennessee.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger channery silt loam, 25 to 60 percent slopes | 63K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sylco channery silt loam, 25 to 65 percent slopes | 29K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Citico channery silt loam, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ditney loam, 25 to 60 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brookshire loam, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tellico loam, 35 to 60 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 10K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Wallen gravelly fine sandy loam, 20 to 60 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ranger channery silt loam, 12 to 25 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton gravelly silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dewey-Collegedale complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 8K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dewey silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Fullerton gravelly silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hamblen silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 7K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Decatur silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Spivey cobbly loam, 20 to 60 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dandridge shaly silty clay loam, 35 to 60 percent slopes | 5K | Excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Jeffrey cobbly loam, 25 to 60 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tellico clay loam, 20 to 35 percent slopes, severely eroded | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fullerton cherty silt loam, 20 to 40 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 84% 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 84% 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.