Alleghany County Soil Data

Alleghany County, North Carolina

Avg pH

5.0

Texture

Fine sandy loam

Drainage

Somewhat excessively drained

Organic Matter

3.8%

Hydrologic Group

B

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Soil Composition

Fine sandy loam
Sand: 45.6%
Silt: 36.1%
Clay: 14.2%
Fine sandy loam

Soil pH

5.0pH
5.01778326557266
Strongly AcidicSlightly AcidicNeutralSlightly AlkalineStrongly Alkaline
Ideal lawn range: 6.0 - 7.0

Soil Series

Detailed soil series data not yet available for this county.

Hydrologic Group

Group B — Moderate Runoff

Moderately deep, moderately well-drained soils with moderate infiltration rates. Good balance of drainage and water retention.

Runoff potential:Moderate

Drainage Class

Somewhat excessively drained

Water is removed rapidly. Soils may be droughty and have limited water-holding capacity.

Soil Profile

Dominant texture: Fine sandy loam

O HorizonOrganic layer
0-2"
A HorizonTopsoil
2-10"
B HorizonSubsoil
10-30"
C HorizonParent material
30-60"
R HorizonBedrock
60"+

Typical soil profile. Actual depths vary by location.

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Soil data sourced from USDA SSURGO via Soil Data Access. Data is informational only and should not be used as a substitute for on-site soil testing. Contact your local NRCS office for site-specific soil information.