Louisa County, Virginia
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Louisa County, Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nason silt loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 35K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Nason silt loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded | 35K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Appling sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 34K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Tatum silt loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded | 27K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Appling sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 21K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Wehadkee-Chewacla complex | 12K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cecil sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Worsham fine sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 8K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tatum silt loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Wedowee-Appling sandy loams, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Water | 5K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Grover sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 5K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil-Pacolet clay loams, 7 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded | 5K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Abell fine sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 5K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Ashlar sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wedowee-Appling sandy loams, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pacolet-Cecil sandy loams, 2 to 7 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Ashlar sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Appling-Wedowee sandy clay loams, 7 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded | 4K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.
Septic Systems
Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.
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.