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Dean Pond, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.10 degrees N, 72.27 degrees W - Hampden County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Dean Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Dean Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 12% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 0% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 16 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conant Brook Reservoir | Hampden | 2.1 mi | 129.24 acres |
| Lake George | Hampden | 3.8 mi | 98 acres |
| Sherman Pond | Hampden | 4.5 mi | 79 acres |
| Thompson Lake | Hampden | 5.3 mi | 34.48 acres |
| Holland Pond | Hampden | 5.6 mi | 70 acres |
| Little Alum Pond | Hampden | 6.3 mi | 76 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Dean Pond
How Big Is Dean Pond?
Dean Pond covers 11 acres in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Dean Pond?
Dean Pond reaches 10 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4 ft.
What Fish Are in Dean Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner and Banded Killifish for Dean Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Hampden County?
Cobble Mountain Reservoir is the largest lake in Hampden County, at 1,066.49 acres.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Massachusetts
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walden Pond | Middlesex | 62 acres | 100 ft |
| 2 | Cliff Pond | Barnstable | 206 acres | 96 ft |
| 3 | Wallum Lake | Worcester | 322 acres | 81 ft |
| 4 | Onota Lake | Berkshire | 653 acres | 72 ft |
| 5 | Ashumet Pond | Barnstable | 220 acres | 69 ft |
All 211 Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Massachusetts
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quabbin Reservoir | Franklin | 24,012 acres | - |
| 2 | Wachusett Reservoir | Worcester | 4,041 acres | - |
| 3 | Assawompset Pond | Plymouth | 2,652.37 acres | - |
| 4 | Watuppa Pond | Bristol | 1,758.37 acres | - |
| 5 | South Watuppa Pond | Bristol | 1,460 acres | 23 ft |
All 784 Massachusetts lakes ranked by surface area