Leeds Pond Dam
Leeds Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Nassau County, New York, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Leeds Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Leeds Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William Leeds (private). It impounds the Tr-manhasset Bay.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1908, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/1971. That was over 55 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-manhasset Bay |
| Coordinates | 40.83111, -73.70389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM LEEDS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01509 |
| Federal ID | NY01509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |