General Dynamics - OTS Inc. (Camden Op.) Stormwater Outfall, Hampton, Arkansas

General Dynamics - OTS Inc. (Camden Op.) is a stormwater outfall located at 6345 AR 203 Hwy in Hampton, Calhoun County, Arkansas. This facility manages stormwater runoff from industrial operations, including NAICS codes 221320 (Sewage Treatment Facilities), 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), and 332993 (Ammunition Manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader stormwater management infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting framework, specifically addressing stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely requires compliance with the Clean Water Act and applicable MS4 permits, depending on the municipal classification of Hampton. Stormwater outfalls like this one play a critical role in controlling runoff from industrial sites, preventing pollutants from entering local waterways. The facility's location in Calhoun County, a rural area with industrial activity, underscores the importance of managing stormwater to protect water quality in the Ouachita River basin and surrounding ecosystems.

The facility is located in Calhoun County, Arkansas, within the Ouachita River watershed. Industrial stormwater discharges from explosives and ammunition manufacturing can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, nitrates, and suspended solids into local waterways. The region's climate, with frequent rainfall, increases the potential for runoff events. Effective stormwater management is essential to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality, particularly given the sensitive nature of the receiving waters.