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{{Short description|Lake in southeastern Massachusetts, United States}}
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| lake_name = Long Pond aka Lake Apponequet
| name = Long Pond
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| other_name = Lake Apponequet
| image = Long Pond, Lakeville MA.jpg
| caption = Long Pond
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| location = [[Lakeville, Massachusetts|Lakeville]] and [[Freetown, Massachusetts]]
| location = [[Plymouth County, Massachusetts|Plymouth]] and [[Bristol County, Massachusetts|Bristol County]], [[Massachusetts]], U.S.
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| type = Natural freshwater lake
| inflow = Stream fed from marshes
| inflow = Stream fed from marshes
| outflow = [[Long Pond River (Massachusetts)|Long Pond River]], aka Snake River
| outflow = [[Long Pond River (Massachusetts)|Long Pond River]], aka Snake River
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| islands = 3 (Lewis Island, Nelson Island, Goat Island) and Pankhurst canal island
| islands = * 3 (Goat Island, Lewis Island, Nelson Island) plus the Parkhurst canal island<br>
| cities = {{hlist|[[Lakeville, Massachusetts|Lakeville]]|[[Freetown, Massachusetts|Freetown]]}}
| shipwrecks = 1 (Powerboat Farina)
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'''Long Pond''' is a pond within the towns of [[Lakeville, Massachusetts|Lakeville]] and [[Freetown, Massachusetts|Freetown]], in southeastern [[Massachusetts]]. It shares its waters with [[Assawompset Pond]]. These ponds provide a source of drinking water to the city of [[New Bedford, Massachusetts|New Bedford]], the largest city in [[southeastern Massachusetts]]. Long Pond is roughly one mile wide by four miles long, and contains three islands within its boundaries. In 1894 Assawompset Pond was dammed, increasing the water depth of Long Pond (which is connected by a small river) by about five feet. This created Nelson Island and caused Sunken Island to disappear due to erosion. All that remains of Sunken Island are the rocks in a shallow area just to the north of Lewis Island. Lewis Island is the largest of the three remaining islands today, containing sixteen privately owned cottages, while the second largest island, Nelson Island, was purchased in 2005 and now is a year round private residence. The smallest island, Goat Island, was recently purchased from the [[Boy Scouts of America|Boy Scouts]] by a private citizen. Along the perimeter of the pond are many homes and private access points to the waterfront. Long Pond is well known for [[fishing]] and [[boating]].
'''Long Pond''' is a {{convert|1721|acre|km2|1|adj=on}} lake within the towns of [[Lakeville, Massachusetts|Lakeville]] and [[Freetown, Massachusetts|Freetown]], in southeastern [[Massachusetts]]. It shares its waters with [[Assawompset Pond]]. These lakes provide a source of drinking water to the city of [[New Bedford, Massachusetts|New Bedford]], the largest city in [[southeastern Massachusetts]]. Long Pond is roughly {{convert|1|mile|spell=in}} wide by {{convert|4|mile|spell=in}} miles long, and contains three islands within its boundaries. In 1894 Assawompset Pond was dammed, increasing the water depth of Long Pond (which is connected by a small river) by about {{convert|5|feet|spell=in}}. This created Nelson Island and caused Sunken Island to disappear due to erosion. All that remains of Sunken Island are the rocks in a shallow area just to the northwest of Lewis Island. Lewis Island is the largest of the three remaining islands today, containing sixteen privately owned cottages, while the second largest island, Nelson Island, was purchased in 2005 and now is a year-round private residence. The smallest island, Goat Island, was recently purchased from the [[Boy Scouts of America|Boy Scouts]] by a private citizen. Along the perimeter of the lake are many homes and private access points to the waterfront. Long Pond is well known for [[fishing]] and [[boating]].


At the northeast corner of the pond is a [[canal]] that meanders through the Parkhurst development and is navigable by boat. There is a small bridge that allows foot and road traffic onto the artificial island. In the northwest corner of the pond is a river that feeds into Assawompset Pond, which winds through the marshland before passing under [[Massachusetts Route 18|Route 18]] and connecting with Assawompset. It is locally known as the "Snake River," but is also labeled as the Long Pond River on some maps.
At the northeast corner of the lake is a [[canal]] that meanders through the Parkhurst development and is navigable by boat. There is a small bridge that allows foot and road traffic onto the artificial island. In the northwest corner of the lake is a river that feeds into Assawompset Pond, which winds through the marshland before passing under [[Massachusetts Route 18|Route 18]] and connecting with Assawompset. It is locally known as the "Snake River," but is also labeled as the Long Pond River on some maps.


== Navigational Hazards ==
== Islands ==
There are three islands on Long Pond. They are listed from the southernmost to the northernmost island.


* Goat
⚫
The pond has several potentially hazardous areas for boaters. There is a sand bar that connects Nelson Island to the mainland that varies from about three feet to only inches deep, and is sometimes fully exposed in the mid to late summer. Because of the pond's shallow depth (on average around nine feet), many large rocks pose serious threats. Not all of these rocks are clearly marked, but most are.
* Lewis
* Nelson


== Navigational hazards ==
⚫
The largest of these rocks is known as Acre Rock because of its approximate size. It is flat on its top, lies close to the surface and sits midway between the east and west shores of the pond approximately 1/4 mile north of Hemlock Point at Long Pond's southern end. Acre Rock sits approximately at the town line separating Lakeville and Freetown.


⚫
The lake has several potentially hazardous areas for boaters. There is a sand bar that connects Nelson Island to the mainland that varies from about three feet to only inches deep, and is sometimes fully exposed in the mid to late summer. Because of the lake's shallow depth (on average around nine feet), many large rocks pose serious threats. Not all of these rocks are clearly marked, but most are.
⚫
Another hazard to look out for is Sunken Island. It is not a sunken island, but a cluster of rocks that is visible when the water it low enough. It is located about 100 yards north from the the north east corner of Lewis Island. Birds can sometimes been seen resting on these rocks.

⚫
The largest of these rocks is known as Acre Rock because of its approximate size. It is flat on its top, lies close to the surface and sits midway between the east and west shores of the pond, approximately 1/4 mile north of Hemlock Point at Long Pond's southern end. Acre Rock lies approximately at the town line separating Lakeville and Freetown.

⚫
Another hazard to look out for is Sunken Island. It is located about 100 yards north from the north east corner of Lewis Island. Birds can sometimes been seen resting on these rocks.


For a boater inexperienced navigating Long Pond, it is always advisable to remain on the western side of the islands when traveling north or south to avoid the many rocks and sandbars that exist. Also when passing Nelson Island going north or south, always do so in the middle of the channel between the island and shoreline, due to a string of several rocks running north and south off the island's western tip. When entering the lake's southwestern area, to the west of Hemlock Point, avoid the middle of the entrance due to several rocks that are not always marked.
For a boater inexperienced navigating Long Pond, it is always advisable to remain on the western side of the islands when traveling north or south to avoid the many rocks and sandbars that exist. Also when passing Nelson Island going north or south, always do so in the middle of the channel between the island and shoreline, due to a string of several rocks running north and south off the island's western tip. When entering the lake's southwestern area, to the west of Hemlock Point, avoid the middle of the entrance due to several rocks that are not always marked.


In 1913, seven people were killed when the ''Farina'', a powerboat, sank in Long Pond.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/20110331/PUB04/103310446 |title=The Sinking of the ''Farina'', 1913 |website=SouthCoastToday |date=7 April 2011 |access-date=11 November 2019}}</ref>
== Sinking of the Farina ==


==References==
On August 9, 1913, an 18 foot power boat ''Farina'' was on a short cruise around the pond with 10 members aboard. A while later, they began having a singing and dance party. Soon, water began leaking through the port side, and the water rose very quickly. The engine stalled and the stern went under. As the people aboard rushed to the bow, they began quickly rowing to the nearby Goat Island, but could not reach it in time. The stern went completely under, the bow stayed up for a second, and then it went down. Survivor Luther M. Dayton estimated only around ten to fifteen minutes had gone by from the time the water was spotted until the final plunge. Of the 10 people aboard, only three survived.
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{PDF|[http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwlongl.pdf MassWildlife - Pond Maps: Long Pond]|71.2&nbsp;[[Kibibyte|KiB]]<!-- application/pdf, 72933 bytes -->}}
*{{cite web|url= https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2016/08/qd/dfwlongl.pdf |title=MassWildlife - Pond Maps: Long Pond }}&nbsp;{{small|(71.2&nbsp;[[Kibibyte|KiB]])}}
*{{gnis|613545|Long Pond}}
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Latest revision as of 18:20, 9 June 2022

Long Pond
Lake Apponequet
Long Pond
Location of Long Pond in Massachusetts, USA.
Location of Long Pond in Massachusetts, USA.
Long Pond
Location of Long Pond in Massachusetts, USA.
Location of Long Pond in Massachusetts, USA.
Long Pond
LocationPlymouth and Bristol County, Massachusetts, U.S.
Coordinates41°48′00″N 70°56′58″W / 41.80000°N 70.94944°W / 41.80000; -70.94944
TypeNatural freshwater lake
Primary inflowsStream fed from marshes
Primary outflowsLong Pond River, aka Snake River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length4 mi (6.4 km)
Max. width1 mi (1.6 km)
Surface area1,721 acres (7.0 km2)
Average depth9 ft (2.7 m)
Max. depth12 ft (3.7 m)
Surface elevation54 ft (16 m)
Islands
  • 3 (Goat Island, Lewis Island, Nelson Island) plus the Parkhurst canal island
Settlements

Long Pond is a 1,721-acre (7.0 km2) lake within the towns of Lakeville and Freetown, in southeastern Massachusetts. It shares its waters with Assawompset Pond. These lakes provide a source of drinking water to the city of New Bedford, the largest city in southeastern Massachusetts. Long Pond is roughly one mile (1.6 km) wide by four miles (6.4 km) miles long, and contains three islands within its boundaries. In 1894 Assawompset Pond was dammed, increasing the water depth of Long Pond (which is connected by a small river) by about five feet (1.5 m). This created Nelson Island and caused Sunken Island to disappear due to erosion. All that remains of Sunken Island are the rocks in a shallow area just to the northwest of Lewis Island. Lewis Island is the largest of the three remaining islands today, containing sixteen privately owned cottages, while the second largest island, Nelson Island, was purchased in 2005 and now is a year-round private residence. The smallest island, Goat Island, was recently purchased from the Boy Scouts by a private citizen. Along the perimeter of the lake are many homes and private access points to the waterfront. Long Pond is well known for fishing and boating.

At the northeast corner of the lake is a canal that meanders through the Parkhurst development and is navigable by boat. There is a small bridge that allows foot and road traffic onto the artificial island. In the northwest corner of the lake is a river that feeds into Assawompset Pond, which winds through the marshland before passing under Route 18 and connecting with Assawompset. It is locally known as the "Snake River," but is also labeled as the Long Pond River on some maps.

Islands

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There are three islands on Long Pond. They are listed from the southernmost to the northernmost island.

  • Goat
  • Lewis
  • Nelson
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The lake has several potentially hazardous areas for boaters. There is a sand bar that connects Nelson Island to the mainland that varies from about three feet to only inches deep, and is sometimes fully exposed in the mid to late summer. Because of the lake's shallow depth (on average around nine feet), many large rocks pose serious threats. Not all of these rocks are clearly marked, but most are.

The largest of these rocks is known as Acre Rock because of its approximate size. It is flat on its top, lies close to the surface and sits midway between the east and west shores of the pond, approximately 1/4 mile north of Hemlock Point at Long Pond's southern end. Acre Rock lies approximately at the town line separating Lakeville and Freetown.

Another hazard to look out for is Sunken Island. It is located about 100 yards north from the north east corner of Lewis Island. Birds can sometimes been seen resting on these rocks.

For a boater inexperienced navigating Long Pond, it is always advisable to remain on the western side of the islands when traveling north or south to avoid the many rocks and sandbars that exist. Also when passing Nelson Island going north or south, always do so in the middle of the channel between the island and shoreline, due to a string of several rocks running north and south off the island's western tip. When entering the lake's southwestern area, to the west of Hemlock Point, avoid the middle of the entrance due to several rocks that are not always marked.

In 1913, seven people were killed when the Farina, a powerboat, sank in Long Pond.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "The Sinking of the Farina, 1913". SouthCoastToday. 7 April 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
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