Fort Meadow Reservoir
Fort Meadow Reservoir is a 260-acre pond in Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States. At its widest point, the pond measures roughly 700 metres. From end to end, it measures 2,480 metres (1.54 mi) long.
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| Location | Marlborough, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°22′04″N 71°33′07″W |
| Max. length | 2,480 metres (1.54 mi) |
| Max. width | 700 metres (2,300 ft) |
| Surface area | 260 acres (1.1 km2) |
| Average depth | 9 feet (2.7 m) |
| Max. depth | 30 feet (9.1 m) |
Amory Maynard, the founder of Maynard, Massachusetts, originally operated a saw mill on the channel leading into Fort Meadow Pond before the City of Boston acquired his water rights. The Reservoir lies 76.2 metres (250 ft) above sea level.[1]
The Fort Meadow Reservoir ends at the borders of Hudson and Marlborough. The pond consists of a primary and secondary basin, separated by a narrows near the center of the two. The primary basin is split into two sections by a road.
Two public beaches are located on the secondary basin. Centennial Beach lies on the Hudson side while Memorial Beach lies on the Marlborough side.
Motorized boating is allowed, making it a popular local destination for recreation.
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