Fayette and Raleigh Counties Area, West Virginia

Survey Area WV705 West 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 Fayette and Raleigh Counties Area, West Virginia.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Berks-Highsplint-Sharondale complex, 35 to 80 percent slopes, very stony 204K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Layland-Dekalb-Guyandotte complex, 35 to 70 percent slopes, extremely stony 159K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Clifftop-Nallen complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes 45K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Layland-Laidig complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rubbly 39K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Clifftop-Nallen complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes 36K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Clifftop channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes 34K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Kaymine-Rock outcrop complex, very steep, very stony 29K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Highsplint channery loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony 26K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Laidig channery loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, rubbly 20K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Cedarcreek-Rock outcrop complex, very steep, very stony 16K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Kaymine very channery loam, very steep, very stony 14K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Nallen-Fenwick complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony 13K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Dekalb-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony 13K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Cookport-Nallen complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes 7K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Highsplint channery loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very stony 6K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Layland-Dekalb-Rock outcrop complex, 55 to 80 percent slopes, extremely stony 6K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Atkins loam, warm, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded 6K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Udorthents-Urban land complex 5K Not ratedNot rated
Philo-Pope complex, warm, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 5K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Pope-Craigsville complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 5K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 88% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 98% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

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.

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