Webster County, 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 Webster County, West Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville-Gilpin-Guyandotte association, very steep, extremely stony | 85K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Highsplint channery silt loam, moist, 35 to 70 percent slopes, extremely stony | 62K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clifftop-Laidig association, very steep, extremely stony | 52K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Laidig channery silt loam, moist, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony | 16K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shouns-Cateache complex, 35 to 70 percent slopes, extremely stony | 12K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandy channery silt loam, 35 to 55 percent slopes, extremely stony | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clifftop channery silt loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very stony | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Dekalb-Rock outcrop complex, 35 to 70 percent slopes, extremely stony | 7K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Highsplint-Laidig complex, moist, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony | 7K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clifftop channery silt loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Laidig channery silt loam, moist, 8 to 35 percent slopes, rubbly | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Snowdog channery loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rubbly | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Laidig channery silt loam, moist, frigid, 8 to 35 percent slopes, rubbly | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gilpin-Dekalb complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clifftop channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Clifftop-Dekalb complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony | 5K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kaymine very channery silt loam, very steep, extremely stony | 5K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandy channery silt loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, extremely stony | 5K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandy channery silt loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, extremely stony | 5K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Pope-Potomac complex, very cobbly | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 94% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 100% 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.