V & C GRAVEL, LLC Stormwater Outfall, Hampton, Arkansas | United States

V & C GRAVEL, LLC is a stormwater outfall located at CR 146 & CR 26 in Hampton, Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a point of discharge for stormwater runoff from the surrounding area. As a stormwater outfall, it is part of the broader infrastructure managed under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, which regulate stormwater discharges in the United States. The facility operates within the regulatory context of the Clean Water Act, which requires permits for discharges to waters of the United States. In Arkansas, the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees NPDES permitting. Stormwater outfalls like this one are typically associated with industrial or construction activities, and the facility's name suggests it may be related to gravel extraction or processing, which can generate sediment-laden runoff. Environmental significance of this outfall includes its potential impact on local water quality. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites can carry pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons. The facility's location in a rural area of Arkansas may mean it discharges to nearby streams or rivers that are part of the Ouachita River basin. Proper management of stormwater at this site is important to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water resources.

The facility is located in Calhoun County, Arkansas, a rural area with forested and agricultural land. Stormwater runoff from industrial sites like gravel operations can introduce sediment and pollutants into local waterways. The region's streams and rivers are part of the Ouachita River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life. Effective stormwater management is crucial to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and contamination of these water bodies.