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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW6191102_McPhail Meadows soilrpt-REVISED_3/24/2020Southeastern Soil & Environmental Associates, Inc. P.O. Pox 9321 Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone/Fax (910) 822-4540 Email mike &soutneasternsoil.com March 16, 2020 Mr. Jeff Wright Southeastern Construction of Rockfish 771 Bostic Road Raeford, NC 28376 Re: Hydraulic conductivity (permeability) analysis & Seasonal High -Water Table determination (SHWT) for proposed stormwater control areas, McPhail Meadows Subdivision, off Pittman Grove Church Road, Hoke County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Wright, An evaluation of soil properties and hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) has been conducted at your request on portions of the aforementioned property (see attached map by Hilliard Engineering, PLLC). The purpose of the investigation was to determine soil water table depths (SHWT) based on soil profiles at 5 locations on the subject property Hilliard Engineering specified. In addition, Ksat was to be provided at varying depths (Hilliard Engineering specified) for use with stormwater retention basin design. Saturated hydraulic conductivity of the unsaturated zone was measured in a similar method as described in the Soil Science Society of America Journal, Vol. 53, no 5, Sept. - Oct. 1989, "A Constant Permearneter for Measuring Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity of the Vadose Zone" and Comparison of the Glover Solution with the Simultaneous Equations Approach for Measuring Hydraulic Conductivity." This consists of advancing a small diameter bore hole to a predetermined depth. At this depth, a constant head (pressure) was established and maintained. Flow measurements were made at timed intervals after flow stabilized. Soils at tested sites TS 2, TS 3 and TS 6 are most similar to the Wagram soil series. Soils at tested sites TS 8 and TS 9 are most similar to the Rains soil series (see attached boring logs). Five borings were advanced to at least 4.0 feet below the soil surface. Seasonal High -Water Table (SHWT) as determined by evidence of colors of chrome 2 or Iess (and/or concentrations of high redox )mottles) was encountered at depths ranging from 0 to 56 inches below the ground surface (see chart attached). SOIUSITE EVALUATION • SOIL PHYSICAL ANALYSIS • LAND USE/SUBDIVISION PLANNING • WETLANDS GROUNDWATER DRAINAGE/MOUNDING • SURFACE/SUBSURFACE WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, EVALUATION & DESIGN Five compact constant head permeameter (CCHP) tests were conducted at varying depths. The measured Ksat rates ranged from 0.51 to 7.98 cm/hr (equivalent to 0.20 to 3.14 inches/hour). The attached map shows locations of the sample points as well as Ksat locations. It should be noted that the reported SHWT does not necessarily reflect the elevation of static groundwater (due to variations in groundwater recharge rates, annual rainfall, drought conditions, etc.). The data presented in this report are limited by a number of considerations. The primary consideration is that soil formations can be highly variable. The soils found on this site can be subject to inclusions of other soil types, perched water, artesian conditions and/or layers of undulating low permeability clay seams. These and other soil conditions can have an effect on the steady state of groundwater flow. To the extent possible, we have identified the soil types that will impact the flow of groundwater, and have provided a professional opinion as to the depth of SHWT. I trust this is the information you require at this time. Sincerely, M/P�UQM- Mike Faker NC Licensed Soil Scientist 41030 SofL scr� e� ,�,p�L D. Fie Southeastern Soil & Environmental Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 9321 Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone/Fax (910) 822-4540 Email mike 1@southeastemsnii.com SHWT depths, McPhail Meadows, Pittman Grove Church Road, Hoke County, NC BORING SHWT DEPTH (inches) Observed Water inches TS 2 56 36 TS 3 53 60 TS 6 46 53 TS 8 0 28 TS 9 9 19 SOIUSITE EVALUATION • SOIL PHYSICAL ANALYSIS • LAND USE/SUBDIVISION PLANNING • WETLANDS GROUNDWATER DRAINAGEIMOUNDING • SURFACE/SUBSURFACE WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, EVALUATION & DESIGN Southeastern Soil & Environmental Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 9321 Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone/Fax (910) 822-4540 Email mike@southeasternsoil.com Measured Ksat Rates, McPhail Meadows, Pittman Grove Church Road, Hoke County, NC Ksat Ksat Location Depth in cm/hr in/hr TS 2 30 2.66 1.05 TS 3 29 0.51 0.20 TS 6 22 7.98 3.14 TS 8 20 0.66 0.26 TS 9 13 1.57 0.62 SOlUSITE EVALUATION • SOIL PHYSICAL ANALYSIS • LAND USE/SUBDIVISION PLANNING • WETLANDS GROUNDWATER DRAINAGE/MOUNDING • SURFACE/SUBSURFACE WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, EVALUATION & DESIGN Southeastern Soil & Environmental Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 9321 Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone/Fax (910) 822-4540 Email mike@souttieasternsoil.com Soil Boring Log (TS 2), McPhail Meadows Subdivision, Pittman Grove Church Road, Hake County, NC This map unit consists of well drained soils that formed in loamy sediment on uplands. Slope ranged from. 1 to 3 percent. A - 0 to 13 inches; very dark brown (IOYR 2/2) loamy sand; single grained; loose; very friable; common fine and medium roots; abrupt smooth boundary. E - 13 to 22 inches; yellowish brown (IOYR 5/6) sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; few fine and medium roots; clear smooth boundary. Bt - 22 to 56 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium to weak fine subangular blocky structure; firm; gradual wavy boundary. BC - 56 to 66 inches; yellowish brown (IOYR 5/6) sandy loam.; many medium prominent light gray (IOYR 7/1) mottles; weak fine subangular blocky structure; friable; gradual diffuse boundary. C1 - 66 to 75 inches; light gray (IOYR 7/1) coarse loamy sand; many medium prominent brownish yellow (1 OYR 6/6) mottles; massive structure; very friable. SHWT @ 56 inches (IOYR 7/1) SOIUSITE EVALUATION • SOIL PHYSICAL ANALYSIS • LAND USEISUBDIVISION PLANNING • WETLANDS GROUNDWATER DRAINAGEIMOUNDING • SURFACESUBSURFACE WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, EVALUATION & DESIGN Southeastern Soil & Environmental Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 9321 Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone/Fax (910) 822-4540 Email mike@southeasternsoil.corn Soil Boring Log (TS 3), McPhail Meadows Subdivision, Pittman Grove Church Road, Hoke County, NC This map unit consists of well drained soils that formed in loamy sediment on uplands. Slope ranged from 1 to 3 percent. A - 0 to 6 inches; dark brown (10YR 3/3) loamy sand; single grained; loose; very friable; common fine and medium roots; abrupt smooth boundary. E - 6 to 25 inches; yellowish brown (2.5Y 6/6) loamy sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; few fine and medium roots; clear smooth boundary. Btl - 25 to 36 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) sandy clay loam; moderate medium to weak fine subangular blocky structure; firm; gradual wavy boundary. Bt2 - 36 to 53 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) sandy clay loam; many medium prominent brownish yellow (I OYR 6/6) mottles; weak fine subangular blocky structure; firm; gradual diffuse boundary. BC - 53 to 65 inches; mottled strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) and brownish yellow (IOYR 6/6) sandy clay loam; many medium prominent light gray (IOYR 7/1) mottles; weak fine subangular blocky structure; firm; gradual diffuse boundary. C - 65 to 75 inches; mottled brownish yellow (10YR 6/6), light gray (IOYR 7/1) and red (2.5YR 4/8) sandy clay loam; massive structure; firm. SHWT @ 53 inches (10YR 7/1) SOJUSITE EVALUATION • SOIL PHYSICAL ANALYSIS • LAND USE/SUBDIVISION PLANNING • WETLANDS GROUNDWATER DRAINAGEIMOUNDING • SURFACElSUBSURFACE WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, EVALUATION & DESIGN Southeastern Soil & Environmental Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 9321 Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone/Fax (910) 822-4540 Email mike@southeasternsoil.com Soil Boring Log (TS 6), McPhail Meadows Subdivision, Pittman Grove Church Road, Hoke County, NC This map unit consists of well drained soils that formed in loamy sediment on uplands. Slope ranged from l to 3 percent. A - 0 to 6 inches; dark brown (I OYR 3/3) loamy sand; single grained; loose; very friable; common fine and medium roots; abrupt smooth boundary. E - 6 to 18 inches; yellowish brown (2.5Y 6/6) loamy sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; few fine and medium roots; clear smooth boundary. Btl - 18 to 38 inches; yellowish brown (1 OYR 5/8) sandy clay loam; moderate medium to weak fine subangular blocky structure; firm; gradual wavy boundary. Bt2 - 38 to 46 inches; brownish yellow (I OYR 6/6) sandy clay loam; many medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) mottles; weak fine subangular blocky structure; firm; gradual diffuse boundary. BC - 46 to 60 inches; light yellowish brown (I OYR 6/4) and light gray (I OYR 7/1) sandy clay loam; massive structure; firm; gradual diffuse boundary. C - 60 to 72 inches; mottled light yellowish brown (1 OYR 6/4), brownish yellow (1 OYR 6/6, light gray (1 OYR 7/1) and red (2.5YR 4/8) sandy clay loam; massive structure; firm. SHWT @ 46 inches (I OYR 7/1) SOIUSITE EVALUATION + SOIL PHYSICAL ANALYSIS • LAND USE/SUB€ WISION PLANNING • WETLANDS GROUNDWATER DRAINAGE/MOIJNDING • SURFACE/SUBSURFACE WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, EVALUATION & DESIGN Southeastern Soil & Environmental Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 9321 Fayettevilie, NC 28311 Phone/Fax (910) 822-4540 Email mike@southeasternsoil.eom Soil Boring Log (TS 8), McPhail Meadows Subdivision, Pittman Grove Church Road Hoke County, NC This map unit consists of poorly drained soils that formed in loamy sediments on uplands. Slope is less than 2 percent. Seasonal High -Water table is near the surface. A - 0 to 6 inches; black (1 OYR 2/1) loam; weak medium granular structure; very friable; few fine roots; clear smooth boundary. BAg - 6 to 17 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loamy sand; common medium distinct streaks of black (I OYR 2/1); weak medium granular structure; friable; gradual wavy boundary. Btg 1 - 17 to 29 inches; gray (I OYR 6/ 1) sandy loam; many medium prominent yellowish brown (1OYR 5/8) mottles; weak fine subangular blocky structure; friable, gradual wavy boundary. Btg2 - 29 to 48 inches; gray (I OYR 6/1) sandy clay loam; many medium prominent yellowish brown (I OYR 5/8) mottles; weak fine subangular blocky structure; gradual wavy boundary. SHWT @ 0 inches (I OYR 2/1) SOIUSITE EVALUATION • SOIL PHYSICAL ANALYSIS • LAND USEISUBDIVISION PLANNING • WETLANDS GROUNDWATER DRAINAGE/MOUNDING • SURFACE/SUBSURFACE WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, EVALUATION & DESIGN Southeastern Soil & Environmental Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 9321 Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone/Fax (91 Q) 822-4544 Email mike@southeasternsoil.com Soil Boring Log (TS 9), McPhail Meadows Subdivision, Pittman Grove Church Road Hoke County, NC This map unit consists of poorly drained soils that formed in loamy sediments on uplands. Slope is less than 2 percent. Seasonal High -Water table is near the surface. A - 0 to 9 inches; dark brown (IOYR 3/3) loam; weak medium granular structure; very friable; few fine roots; clear smooth boundary. BAg - 9 to 17 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loamy sand; common medium distinct streaks of dark brown (1 OYR 3/3); weak medium granular structure; friable; gradual wavy boundary. Btgl - 17 to 29 inches; gray (lOYR 511) sandy loam; many medium prominent yellowish brown (IOYR 5/8) mottles; weak fine subangular blocky structure; friable, gradual wavy boundary. Btg2 - 29 to 48 inches; gray (10YR 6/1) sandy clay loam; many medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) and very pale brown (IOYR 8/2) mottles; weak fine subangular blocky structure; gradual wavy boundary. SHWT @ 9 inches (2.5Y 5/2) SOIL/SITE EVALUATION • SOIL PHYSICAL ANALYSIS • LAND USE/SUBDIVISION PLANNING • WETLANDS GROUNDWATER DRAINAGE/MOUNDING * SURFACE/SUBSURFACE WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, EVALUATION & DESIGN � � \_--__ - - - -- � i)- | �- - �- ! )- \ z