Wyoming 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 Wyoming County, West Virginia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berks-Pineville association, very steep, very stony | 210K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Matewan-Pineville-Guyandotte association, very steep, extremely stony | 59K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gilpin and Lily soils, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kaymine-Cedarcreek-Matewan complex, 35 to 65 percent slopes, extremely stony | 8K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cedarcreek-Rock outcrop complex, very steep | 6K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pineville-Buchanan channery loams, 15 to 35 percent slopes, stony | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udorthents, smoothed | 3K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Gilpin and Lily soils, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Potomac-Urban land complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 2K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chagrin loam, rarely flooded | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pineville-Buchanan channery loams, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 1K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Chagrin-Urban land complex | 1K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Itmann very channery sandy loam, very steep | 1K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Holly-Lobdell complex | 1K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 1K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Sewell channery sandy loam, strongly sloping | 1K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Potomac sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 1K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kaymine-Rock outcrop complex, very steep | 1K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fiveblock channery sandy loam, steep | 605 | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chagrin sandy loam, occasionally flooded | 415 | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 98% 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 97% 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.