Fluvanna County, Virginia

Survey Area VA065• 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 Fluvanna County, 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
Tatum silt loam, undulating phase	24K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Nason silt loam, undulating phase	19K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Nason silt loam, rolling phase	17K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Manteo silt loam, hilly phase	12K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Manteo silt loam, rolling phase	8K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Louisburg sandy loam, rolling and hilly phases	7K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Manteo silt loam, steep phase	6K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mixed alluvial land, poorly drained	5K	Poorly drained		Very limited	Very limited
Louisburg sandy loam, eroded steep phase	3K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Nason loam, undulating phase	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Louisburg sandy loam, eroded rolling and hilly phases	3K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Appling fine sandy loam, undulating phase	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Worsham silt loam	3K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mixed alluvial land, well drained	3K	Well drained		Very limited	Very limited
Appling sandy loam, undulating phase	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Lloyd silt loam, undulating phase	2K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Tatum silty clay loam, eroded undulating phase	2K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Fluvanna silt loam, undulating phase	2K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Orange silt loam, undulating phase	2K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bremo silt loam, rolling phase	2K	Somewhat excessively drained	B	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.

Inceptisols

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

Alfisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 41% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 43% 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.