LOCKHEED MARTIN MFC-SH-8 Stormwater Outfall, East Camden, Arkansas

LOCKHEED MARTIN MFC-SH-8 is a stormwater outfall located in East Camden, Calhoun County, Arkansas. It serves an industrial facility classified under NAICS 336414 (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing). The outfall is operational and falls under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES MS4 permits. As a stormwater outfall for an aerospace manufacturing site, the facility manages runoff from industrial catchments. The regulatory context includes Phase II MS4 requirements for small municipalities and industrial stormwater permitting. Typical management practices involve sedimentation basins, oil-water separators, and erosion controls to meet water quality standards. The outfall discharges into local waterways in southern Arkansas, a region with sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent pollution from industrial activities and protect downstream water bodies. The facility's compliance with NPDES permits ensures minimal environmental impact.

The outfall is located in a region with clay soils and moderate rainfall, typical of the Gulf Coastal Plain. Discharge from industrial catchments can carry pollutants like heavy metals and hydrocarbons. The facility must comply with EPA effluent guidelines for the aerospace industry to protect nearby streams and the Ouachita River watershed.