Dinwiddie County Area, Virginia

Survey Area VA653• Virginia

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 Dinwiddie County Area, Virginia. 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
Appling sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes	52K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Appling sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes	30K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Mattaponi sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	28K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Roanoke loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	27K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Georgeville silt loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Herndon loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Emporia sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Mattaponi sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	13K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Herndon loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Emporia sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Slagle sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Georgeville silt loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Iredell loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes	8K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Slagle sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Helena loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mattaponi-Urban land complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Mattaponi sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wedowee gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat 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.

Inceptisols

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

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Alfisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 33% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 48% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

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.