Will Madden Stormwater Outfall, DeQueen, Arkansas | United States

Will Madden is a stormwater outfall facility situated at 170 W Robinson Rd in DeQueen, Arkansas, United States. This operational outfall manages stormwater runoff from the surrounding urban and industrial catchment areas in Sevier County. As a stormwater outfall, it plays a key role in conveying collected stormwater to receiving waters, helping to manage local flood risks and water quality. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs stormwater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality oversees NPDES permits for stormwater outfalls like Will Madden. The facility's NAICS code 327320 indicates a connection to ready-mix concrete manufacturing, suggesting the outfall may serve an industrial catchment area. Will Madden contributes to the stormwater management infrastructure of DeQueen, a city in southwestern Arkansas. Proper operation of this outfall is important for protecting local water bodies from pollution and erosion associated with urban runoff. The facility's location in a region with clay-rich soils and agricultural activity underscores the need for effective stormwater controls to prevent sedimentation and contaminant transport.

The Will Madden outfall discharges stormwater into receiving waters in the Red River watershed, which is subject to water quality standards under the Clean Water Act. The surrounding area includes industrial activities related to concrete manufacturing, which can contribute pollutants such as sediment, heavy metals, and alkaline runoff. Effective stormwater management is critical to prevent impairment of local streams and to comply with NPDES permit requirements for industrial and municipal sources.