Nottoway County, Virginia

Survey Area VA135• 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 Nottoway 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 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

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.

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.