Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appling-Wedowee sandy loams, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 42K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Fluvaquents-Udifluvents complex | 17K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nason silt loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 13K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Partlow sandy loam, 0 to 7 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Appling sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Catharpin silt loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Abell sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Savannah sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tatum loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Fluvanna fine sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Toddstav silt loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes | 7K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 7K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Appling-Wedowee sandy loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brockroad silt loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil-Pacolet complex, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 5K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Faceville-Varina complex, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Myatt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 5K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Louisburg sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tatum loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Emporia sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very 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 46% 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.