Isle of Wight County, Virginia
The dominant drainage class is Moderately well 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 Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slagle fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 35K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 33K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Myatt fine sandy loam | 31K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Slagle fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 19K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nawney loam | 17K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Yemassee fine sandy loam | 15K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kinston loam | 12K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Uchee loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Nevarc and Remlik soils, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Uchee loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Emporia fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Peawick silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 5K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bohicket silty clay loam | 4K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Uchee-Peawick complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Peawick-Slagle complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 3K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Emporia fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Chickahominy silt loam | 3K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chipley sand | 2K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Peawick silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 2K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kenansville loamy sand | 2K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 72% 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 84% 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.