Barksdale Lumber Company, Inc Stormwater Outfall | Amity, Arkansas Industrial Facility

Barksdale Lumber Company, Inc is an industrial stormwater outfall located at 630 W Thompson St in Amity, Arkansas, United States. The facility operates within the lumber and wood products sector (NAICS 321114) and manages stormwater runoff from its industrial site. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected stormwater into local waterways, subject to federal and state regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality administers the NPDES program. Industrial facilities like lumber companies are required to obtain permit coverage and implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to control pollutants in runoff. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its potential impact on receiving waters in Clark County. Stormwater from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, oil and grease, and wood debris. Proper management through best management practices (BMPs) is essential to protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.

The facility is located in Clark County, Arkansas, an area with mixed agricultural and forested land use. The region's water bodies, including the Ouachita River watershed, support aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses. Industrial stormwater discharges from lumber operations can introduce sediment and organic matter, potentially affecting water clarity and habitat quality. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act aims to minimize these impacts through permit conditions and monitoring requirements.