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What happened to Jamesville Pond?

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PCTECHPLUS:
Hi All,

I was looking for any information regarding Jamesville Pond.  While browsing some old maps of my former neighborhood (Jamesville), I noticed there was once a "Jamesville Pond" located behind the old Wright Wire building across from Ty Cobb baseball field.  Kettle brook still runs through the dead pond.

I attempted to research this long gone pond and I cannot find any info on when it was drained.  It shows up in maps as late as 1939.  I lived in the area during the 70's-80's and I never heard anything about it.

Any info or pics of the actual pond would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

PCTECHPLUS:
No one has any info?

worcmik:
No info on your question, but you might be interested in the story of how a dam breech caused a rush/flood through that area. Search a bit, you will find a kinda interesting story.

worcmik:
Hint: 1955

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