Nottoway 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 Nottoway County, Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appling coarse sandy loam, undulating phase | 21K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Mixed alluvial land | 13K | Poorly drained | Very limited | Very limited | |
| Appling fine sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Wilkes sandy loam, eroded hilly phase | 10K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Appling coarse sandy loam, rolling phase | 9K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil fine sandy loam, undulating phase | 8K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Madison sandy loam, undulating phase | 8K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Appling coarse sandy loam, eroded rolling phase | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Enon-Vance-Helena soils, undulating phases | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Worsham sandy loam | 6K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Durham coarse sandy loam, undulating phase | 5K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Cecil coarse sandy loam, undulating phase | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Colfax sandy loam, undulating phase | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Enon-Vance-Helena soils, eroded rolling | 5K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Louisburg sandy loam, hilly phase | 4K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wilkes sandy loam, hilly phase | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Louisburg sandy loam, eroded hilly phase | 3K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Enon-Vance-Helena soils, rolling phases | 3K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Seneca sandy loam | 3K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Madison clay loam, eroded rolling phase | 3K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 32% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 49% 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.