STEED PROPERTIES GRAVEL MINE Stormwater Outfall, Blevins, Arkansas

STEED PROPERTIES GRAVEL MINE is a stormwater outfall located in Blevins, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from a gravel mining operation, classified under NAICS code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, operating under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES MS4 permit program. The facility's scale is typical for an industrial mining site in rural Arkansas, where stormwater management focuses on controlling sediment and pollutant runoff. Gravel mining operations often require erosion and sediment control measures to comply with state and federal permits. The site's location near highways and rural roads suggests a catchment area influenced by both industrial activity and surrounding agricultural land. Environmental significance lies in its potential impact on local water quality in Hempstead County. Stormwater from mining sites can carry sediment, heavy metals, and other pollutants if not properly managed. The facility's compliance with NPDES requirements helps protect downstream water bodies, including those in the Red River basin. Regular monitoring and best management practices are essential to minimize ecological disruption.

The facility is situated in rural Arkansas, where stormwater runoff from gravel mining can introduce sediment and pollutants into local streams and rivers. The region's climate, with seasonal heavy rainfall, increases the risk of erosion and runoff. Discharge from the outfall may affect water quality in nearby water bodies, which are part of the Red River watershed. Proper management under NPDES permits is critical to prevent impairment of these aquatic ecosystems.