Tidewater Cities Area, Virginia

Survey Area VA715• Virginia

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/D (varies with drainage). 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 Tidewater Cities Area, 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
Water	84K			Not rated	Not rated
Tomotley-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	22K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Udorthents-Dumps complex	16K			Not rated	Not rated
Altavista-Urban land complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Urban land	14K			Not rated	Not rated
Augusta-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chickahominy-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Axis very fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, very frequently flooded	5K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Craven-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
State-Urban land complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Bohicket muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded	3K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Nimmo-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Slagle-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	2K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Bethera-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	2K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Nevarc-Uchee complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes	2K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Slagle-Urban land complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	1K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Newflat-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	1K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Munden-Urban land complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	1K	Moderately well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Craven-Urban land complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	1K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Dragston-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	971	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	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.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 42% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 42% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.