Leeds_Pond
Leeds Pond is a natural pond in Plandome Manor, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States.
| Leeds Pond | |
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Leeds Pond from North Plandome Road on August 8, 2021. | |
| Location | Plandome Manor, New York |
| Coordinates | 40°48′46.7″N 73°42′02.7″W |
| Type | Pond |
| Primary outflows | Manhasset Bay |
| Catchment area | 2,275 acres (921 ha) |
| Surface area | 21.4 acres (8.7 ha) |
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]
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]
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]
- Flower Hill
- Manhasset (including potions of Strathmore)
- Munsey Park
- Plandome
- Plandome Heights
- Plandome Manor
- Port Washington
- Roslyn Estates
- "LEEDS POND AQUATIC SAND REMOVAL" (PDF). Town of North Hempstead, New York. August 2014. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Leeds Pond Preserve | Nassau County, NY - Official Website". www.nassaucountyny.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- "Leeds Pond Preserve". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- "Manhasset Bay Protection Committee - Watershed Information". manhassetbayprotectioncommittee.org. Retrieved 2021-07-28.