TOAD SUCK MINE Stormwater Outfall, Bigelow, Arkansas | United States

TOAD SUCK MINE is a stormwater outfall located in Bigelow, Perry County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a discharge point for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area, which includes mining-related activities given its NAICS code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining). As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, both Phase I and Phase II, govern stormwater discharges in urbanized areas and industrial sites. The facility's location in a rural county suggests it may be subject to industrial stormwater permitting requirements. The environmental significance of TOAD SUCK MINE lies in its role in managing stormwater runoff from mining operations. Proper stormwater management is critical to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and potential contamination of nearby water bodies. The facility contributes to local flood control and water quality protection in the Arkansas River watershed.

The facility is located in Perry County, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River watershed. Stormwater runoff from mining operations can carry sediment and pollutants that may impact local water quality. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management important for preventing erosion and flooding. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act ensures that discharges meet water quality standards to protect aquatic ecosystems.