ADEQ Water NPDES Inspection
AFIN: NA
Permit #: ARR150000
WATER DIVISION NPDES COMPLAINT REPORT
GPS LOCATION: 35.30308°, 92.43023°
DATE RECEIVED: September 9, 2009
COMPLAINANT NAME: Lindsey Lewis, USFWS
ADDRESS: 110 S. Amity Rd., Suite 300, Conway, AR
PHONE: 501-513-4489
AFIN: NA
PERMIT#: ARR150000
COUNTY: Faulkner
COMPLAINT AGAINST: David Reynolds
ADDRESS: 139 Acres Circle, Greenbrier, AR 72058
PHONE: 501-733-7105
TRACKING & REFERRAL INFORMATION
PERSON RECEIVING REPORT:
DATE:
INSPECTOR REFERRAL:
DATE:
PHONE REFERRAL CONTACT:
DATE:
SUPERVISOR REFERRAL:
Eric Fleming
MEDIA SUPERVISOR REFERRAL:
DATE:
09-09-09
DATE:
RECEIVING INSPECTOR:
Amy Beck
DATE:
09-10-09
COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY: …PHONE …LETTER …VERBAL …INTERNET ;EMAIL
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The complainant stated that he had come across what appears to be two frac ponds that are being constructed by
SEECO or by the landowners for frac water. The well pad sites are both new and are not yet drilling. Both are on
ephemeral or possibly spring fed tributaries of Cadron Creek. The first (pond) is incomplete with some evidence
that part of it was an existing pond and possibly wetlands as they were removing very dark soils as can be seen in the
photos. SEECO signs indicate the property owner is Reynolds. The second (pond) is currently filling with water
and has completely stopped any downstream flow with no pipe of spillway apparent for discharge. The pad at the
second site is also incomplete. SEECO signs indicate the property owner is Mallett. None of the sites had any
erosion/silt controls. Both sites are upstream of cattle farms and are likely affecting their water quantities and if not
mitigated with affect Cadron Creek water quantity and quality.
LOCATION
at the provided coordinates – on Acres Circle off W. Republican Road, north of Greenbrier
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ADEQ Water NPDES Inspection
AFIN: NA
Permit #: ARR150000
PREVIOUS COMPLAINT: …YES ;NO DATES:
DISCHARGE TO STREAM: …YES ;NO NAME OF STREAM:
INVESTIGATION
INSPECTOR:
DATE:
Amy Beck
September 11, 2009
ACTION TAKEN:
PHOTOS TAKEN: ;YES …NO
Upon investigation, I discovered the ponds in the complaint are not related to SEECO operations. This
report addresses the first pond named in the complaint.
I visited Mr. Reynolds’ pond on Sept. 11, 2009. Arriving at the site I observed the disturbed area is greater
than one acre. The Notice of Coverage is not posted, and I did not find the SWPPP or inspection records
on site. There are no sediment controls on site, however the area between the pond and the storm outlet is
well vegetated. I did not observe sediment leaving the site or in waters of the state.
I spoke with Mr. Reynolds on September 14, 2009 about the pond. He was not aware the pond
construction was covered by the Department’s permit ARR150000. He confirmed a pond was there
originally, and he was enlarging it. Work on the pond was delayed due to wet weather, but he is planning
on finishing as soon as he can. He stated the pond was for their personal use and would not be used for
gas drilling operations.
I suggested he stake hay bales around the outlet and get the area stabilized as soon as possible.
I also investigated the well site and the other pond mentioned in the complaint. Separate
letters/investigation reports will be sent to those parties.
FURTHER ACTION:
None.
SIGNATURE:
Amy Beck
DATE: 09-11-2009
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