Lakes / Massachusetts / Barnstable County / Dennis Pond
Dennis Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.70 degrees N, 70.25 degrees W - Barnstable 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 - Dennis Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Dennis Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 40% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 40% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 62 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenough Pond | Barnstable | 0.9 mi | 25.7 acres |
| Matthews Pond | Barnstable | 1.8 mi | 35.58 acres |
| Horse Pond | Barnstable | 2.3 mi | 28.17 acres |
| Plashes Pond | Barnstable | 2.4 mi | 46.46 acres |
| Mill Pond | Barnstable | 2.5 mi | 65.73 acres |
| Hathaway Ponds | Barnstable | 3.1 mi | 30.15 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Dennis Pond
How Big Is Dennis Pond?
Dennis Pond covers 48 acres in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Dennis Pond?
Dennis Pond reaches 18 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 11 ft.
What Fish Are in Dennis Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Dennis Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Barnstable County?
Long Pond is the largest lake in Barnstable County, at 729.7 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