Great Quittacas Pond is a lake, reservoir, or pond within the towns of Lakeville, Middleboro, and Rochester, in southeastern Massachusetts. It shares its waters with Pocksha Pond and possibly nearby Little Quittacas Pond. These lakes provide a source of drinking water to the city of New Bedford, the largest city in southeastern Massachusetts.
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Location | Lakeville, Middleboro, and Rochester, Massachusetts |
Coordinates | 41°48′10″N 70°53′55″W |
Type | reservoir |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 1,185 acres (480 ha) |
Islands | 3 (Great Island, Little Island, Anuxanon Island) |
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