Great Quittacas Pond is a lake, reservoir, or pond within the towns of Lakeville, Middleboro, and Rochester, in southeastern Massachusetts, United States. 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.

Great Quittacas Pond
Great Quittacas Pond is located in Massachusetts
Great Quittacas Pond
Great Quittacas Pond
Great Quittacas Pond is located in the United States
Great Quittacas Pond
Great Quittacas Pond
LocationLakeville, Middleboro, and Rochester, Massachusetts
Coordinates41°48′10″N 70°53′55″W / 41.80278°N 70.89861°W / 41.80278; -70.89861
Typereservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area1,185 acres (480 ha)
Surface elevation52 ft (16 m)[1]
Islands3 (Great Island, Little Island, Anuxanon Island)

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