| Pocksha Pond | |
|---|---|
Map of Pocksha Pond | |
| Location | Lakeville andMiddleboro, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41°49′40″N70°53′40″W / 41.82778°N 70.89444°W /41.82778; -70.89444 |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 230 acres (93 ha) |
Pocksha Pond is alake/reservoir/pond within the towns ofLakeville andMiddleboro, in southeasternMassachusetts. It shares its waters withGreat Quittacas Pond and openly connected withAssawompset Pond.[1] These lakes provides a source of drinking water to the city ofNew Bedford, the largest city in southeasternMassachusetts.
There have been bald eagle nests around the lake, and there have been beaver and otter sightings.In June 2011, an American black bear was seen swimming across the lake.
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