Accomack County, Virginia

Survey Area VA001 Virginia

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/D (varies with drainage). 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 Accomack County, Virginia.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Water 82K Not ratedNot rated
Nimmo sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 67K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Chincoteague silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded 48K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Bojac sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 44K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Munden sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 32K Moderately well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Melfa-Hobucken complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 25K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Bojac loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes 15K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Dragston fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 15K Somewhat poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Arapahoe mucky loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 9K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Polawana mucky sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 8K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Molena loamy sand, 6 to 35 percent slopes 7K Somewhat excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Bojac fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 6K Well drainedASomewhat limitedVery limited
Fisherman-Camocca complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, frequently flooded 5K Moderately well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Arapahoe-Melfa complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 5K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Camocca fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 4K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Molena loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes 3K Somewhat excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Beaches, 1 to 5 percent slopes 3K Poorly drainedVery limitedVery limited
Magotha fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 2K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Udorthent and Udipsamment soils, 0 to 30 percent slopes 2K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Assateague fine sand, 2 to 35 percent slopes, rarely flooded 2K Excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 60% 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 78% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.

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