Sampsons Pond

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lake_name = Sampsons Pond
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location = Carver, Massachusetts
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basin_countries = United States
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area = convert|310|acre|ha|abbr=on
depth = convert|9|ft|m|abbr=on
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cities = South Carver
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Sampsons Pond (also called Sampson’s Pond and Sampson Pond) is a 310-acre warm water infertile pond in Carver, Massachusetts, in the South Carver section of town, southwest of Dunham Pond. The pond has an average depth of nine feet and a maximum depth of 14 feet. The water is clear with a transparency of 12 feet. Access to the pond is a paved launching ramp off Lake Veiw St. suitable for trailer boats. Although there is no launching fee, the Town of Carver requires a sticker for one to park on town land next to the ramp.

A little known fact is that Sampson's pond was once a Marsh. During the early 1800's Carver was a big producer of what is called Bog Iron. Sampson's pond was dug out for it's Iron ore. Much of the Iron was used in making cannon balls during the war of 1812. This accounts to the rusty color seen in the water, as well as the pieces of Ore that can be found in the area.Crane Brook Teahouse, an exclusive restaurant on Tremont St. is the site of the Foundry.

External links

* [http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwsamps.pdf MassWildlife - Pond Maps]