Greensville County, Virginia

Survey Area VA081 Virginia

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Greensville County, Virginia.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Roanoke loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 29K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Woodington fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 23K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Slagle fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 16K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Roanoke silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, ponded 11K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Mattaponi sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 11K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Emporia loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Craven clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded 8K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Fluvanna-Mattaponi complex, 7 to 15 percent slopes 8K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Craven clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded 7K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Peawick loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 7K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Fluvanna-Mattaponi complex, 2 to 7 percent slopes 6K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Altavista fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 4K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Helena gravelly coarse sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes 4K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Uchee loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes 4K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Abell loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes 3K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Altavista fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 3K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Iredell loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes 3K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Appling-Mattaponi complex, 2 to 7 percent slopes 2K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Dothan loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 2K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Appling gravelly coarse sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes 2K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 77% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 100% 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

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.

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