Leeds Pond Explained

Leeds Pond
Location:Plandome Manor, New York
Type:Pond
Outflow:Manhasset Bay
Pushpin Map:USA New York
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Leeds Pond in New York
Area:21.4 acres (8.7 ha)
Catchment:2,275 acres (921 ha)
Coordinates:40.813°N -73.7008°W

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

Description

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

Leeds Pond Preserve

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.

Leeds Pond Sub-Watershed

The Leeds Pond Sub-Watershed is a sub-watershed of Manhasset Bay.[4] The area of the watershed is approximately 2275acres. The storm water which flows into Leeds Pond then has an overflow discharge into Manhasset Bay. Much of the area within watershed's boundaries is developed, and most stormwater in the watershed therefore enters the pond via. storm drains.

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

References

  1. Web site: August 2014. LEEDS POND AQUATIC SAND REMOVAL. 2020-06-16. Town of North Hempstead, New York.
  2. Web site: Leeds Pond Preserve Nassau County, NY - Official Website. 2021-07-28. www.nassaucountyny.gov.
  3. Web site: Leeds Pond Preserve. 2021-07-28. Newsday. en. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20210728174643/https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/recreation/parks/leeds-pond-preserve-1.853303. 2021-07-28.
  4. Web site: Manhasset Bay Protection Committee - Watershed Information. 2021-07-28. manhassetbayprotectioncommittee.org.