Warren County, Tennessee

Survey Area TN177• 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 Warren County, 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
Waynesboro loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	24K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Dickson silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	21K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Mountview silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	20K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Rockland	19K			Very limited	Very limited
Stony colluvial land	18K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Waynesboro loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Huntington silt loam	14K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Lonewood-Lily complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Waynesboro clay loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Christian silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Sengtown gravelly silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Mountview silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Sengtown gravelly silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Captina silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Guthrie silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally ponded	5K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Waynesboro clay loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, severely eroded	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Ramsey-Lily complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes, very rocky	5K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Baxter cherty silt loam, 20 to 30 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Lindell silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	5K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lawrence silt loam	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very 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.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 66% 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 66% 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.