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Putnamville Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.60 degrees N, 70.95 degrees W - Essex 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 - Putnamville Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Putnamville Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 60% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 91% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 18 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
- 8 fish species on the MassWildlife list for this lake.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Essex | 2.8 mi | 29 acres |
| Wenham Lake | Essex | 2.8 mi | 248 acres |
| Norwood Pond | Essex | 4.2 mi | 54.78 acres |
| Middleton Pond | Essex | 4.2 mi | 137.82 acres |
| Longham Reservoir | Essex | 4.2 mi | 40.97 acres |
| Emerson Brook Reservoir | Essex | 4.8 mi | 71.91 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Putnamville Reservoir
How Big Is Putnamville Reservoir?
Putnamville Reservoir covers 270 acres in Essex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Putnamville Reservoir?
Putnamville Reservoir reaches 27 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 15 ft.
What Fish Are in Putnamville Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Golden Shiner and Brown Bullhead for Putnamville Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Essex County?
Lake Cochichewick is the largest lake in Essex County, at 574.77 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