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Leeds Pond

Coordinates: 40°48′46.7″N 73°42′02.7″W / 40.812972°N 73.700750°W / 40.812972; -73.700750
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Leeds Pond
Leeds Pond from North Plandome Road on August 8, 2021.
Leeds Pond is located in New York
Leeds Pond
Leeds Pond
Location of Leeds Pond in New York
LocationPlandome Manor, New York
Coordinates40°48′46.7″N 73°42′02.7″W / 40.812972°N 73.700750°W / 40.812972; -73.700750
TypePond
Primary outflowsManhasset Bay
Catchment area2,275 acres (921 ha)
Surface area21.4 acres (8.7 ha)

Leeds Pond is a natural pond in Plandome Manor, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States.

Description

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Leeds Pond is located in Plandome Manor, New York.[1] It is adjacent to Manhasset Bay, and is roughly 21.4 acres (8.7 ha) in total size.[1]

Leeds Pond Preserve

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Nassau County's 35-acre (14 ha) Leeds Pond Preserve is located adjacent to Leeds Pond.[2][3] It contains wooded areas and the Science Museum of Long Island.[2][3]

Leeds Pond Sub-Watershed

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The Leeds Pond Sub-Watershed is a sub-watershed of Manhasset Bay.[4] The area of the watershed is approximately 2,275 acres (921 ha).[1] The storm water which flows into Leeds Pond then has an overflow discharge into Manhasset Bay.[1] Much of the area within watershed's boundaries is developed, and most stormwater in the watershed therefore enters the pond via. storm drains.[1]

Communities either partially or wholly within the Leeds Pond Sub-Watershed include:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "LEEDS POND AQUATIC SAND REMOVAL" (PDF). Town of North Hempstead, New York. August 2014. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  2. ^ a b "Leeds Pond Preserve | Nassau County, NY - Official Website". www.nassaucountyny.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  3. ^ a b "Leeds Pond Preserve". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  4. ^ "Manhasset Bay Protection Committee - Watershed Information". manhassetbayprotectioncommittee.org. Retrieved 2021-07-28.