LOCKHEED MARTIN MFC - ADMINISTRATION Stormwater Outfall, East Camden, Arkansas

LOCKHEED MARTIN MFC - ADMINISTRATION is a stormwater outfall located at the northeast corner of Highway 274 and 203 in East Camden, Calhoun County, Arkansas. This facility serves the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) site, which operates under NAICS code 336414 (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges runoff from the industrial campus into local waterways. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers the NPDES program. The outfall likely falls under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater, which requires monitoring and best management practices to control pollutants. Stormwater management at this site is critical due to the industrial nature of the catchment, which may involve potential contaminants from manufacturing processes. Proper operation helps protect nearby water bodies from runoff-related pollution. The facility's location in southern Arkansas places it in a region with a humid subtropical climate, where heavy rainfall events can increase runoff volumes and pollutant loads.

The outfall discharges into the Ouachita River basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. Industrial stormwater runoff from the Lockheed Martin site may contain pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. Under the NPDES MSGP, the facility must implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and conduct regular monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The region's clay soils and rolling terrain can influence runoff patterns and erosion potential.