Town(s):
Brimfield MA
County:
Hampden
Local Name:
Lake Sherman
Size:
86
acres
Average Depth:
feet
Maximum Depth:
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Sherman Pond, located in Brimfield, MA., is a naturally occurring water-body with no outlet control. The surface area is approximately 86 acres (Mass DFW). Originally known as Great Pond, according to Brimfield (1981), it was renamed in honor of John Brimfield, an original proprietor of the town. According to Beck (1903b), when the water level was low, clay pits were dug in the southern end of the pond. The clay was used to make pottery. A low gradient free-flowing stream discharges from Sherman Pond's southern end, Beavers have burrowed into the sand and gravel of the left stream bank. Lake Sherman Home Owners Association represents 50 home owners situated around Lake Sherman in Brimfield, Massachusetts.
Water Quality:
No Known Issues
Vegetation Growth:
Minimal
Non-native Species:
Unknown
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, American Eel, Bridle Shiner
Boat Access:
Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Parking Spaces:
Less than 10
Shoreline Development:
25-50%
