Jerry Earnest Property Stormwater Outfall, Fort Payne, Alabama

Jerry Earnest Property is a stormwater outfall located at 592 County Road 603 in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. This facility manages stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, contributing to local flood control and water quality management. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader network of drainage infrastructure serving the community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. These permits require stormwater management programs to reduce pollutant discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The NAICS code 212319 indicates the site is associated with other nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying, suggesting the outfall may serve an industrial or mining catchment area. In the context of Fort Payne and DeKalb County, this outfall helps manage stormwater runoff from both urban and potential industrial sources. Proper stormwater management is critical for protecting local water bodies from pollution and flooding. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations aimed at safeguarding water quality.

The stormwater outfall at Jerry Earnest Property discharges into local water bodies in the Lookout Mountain region of Alabama. The area's karst topography, characterized by limestone bedrock and sinkholes, makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination from stormwater runoff. Urban and industrial activities in Fort Payne can introduce pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons into the stormwater system. Effective management of this outfall is essential to protect the receiving waters, which may include streams and rivers that are part of the Tennessee River watershed.