Dickenson County, Virginia

Survey Area VA051 Virginia

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 Dickenson County, Virginia.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Matewan-Clifftop-Rock outcrop complex, 35 to 80 percent slopes, extremely stony 31K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Highsplint-Shelocta complex, 55 to 80 percent slopes, very stony 30K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Cloverlick-Shelocta-Highsplint complex, 55 to 80 percent slopes, very stony 19K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Marrowbone-Clifftop complex, 35 to 70 percent slopes 13K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Highsplint-Shelocta complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, very stony 11K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Shelocta-Kaymine complex, 55 to 80 percent slopes, very bouldery 10K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Marrowbone-Gilpin complex, 25 to 35 percent slopes 9K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Gilpin-Berks complex, 25 to 35 percent slopes 8K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Marrowbone-Gilpin complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes 8K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Gilpin-Berks complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes 8K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Gilpin-Berks complex, 35 to 70 percent slopes 7K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Ramsey-Alticrest-Rock outcrop complex, 35 to 80 percent slopes 7K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Udorthents-Urban land complex, 0 to 80 percent slopes 6K Not ratedNot rated
Kaymine-Cedarcreek complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, extremely stony 6K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Cloverlick-Shelocta complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, very stony 5K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Cedarcreek-Sewell-Rock outcrop complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes, very stony 3K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Kaymine-Fiveblock-Cedarcreek complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Kaymine, Cedarcreek, and Fiveblock soils, 55 to 80 percent slopes, extremely stony 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Kaymine-Sewell-Rock outcrop complex, 0 to 80 percent slopes, extremely stony 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Kaymine very channery silt loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony 3K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 95% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 95% 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.

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