Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Survey Area VA117• 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 Mecklenburg 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
Appling fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	38K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Water	35K			Not rated	Not rated
Cecil fine sandy loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes	34K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Herndon silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	33K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Appling fine sandy loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes	30K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Georgeville silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Goldston channery silt loam, 6 to 20 percent slopes	27K	Excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cecil fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Orange silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes	22K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Louisburg sandy loam, 6 to 20 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Herndon silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Georgeville silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Wehadkee silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	12K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pacolet fine sandy loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Worsham fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes	11K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Helena fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	8K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tatum silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Congaree-Chewacla complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	7K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Helena-Worsham complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wedowee fine sandy loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes	5K	Well 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.

Alfisols

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

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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 29% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 34% 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.