Harwich Water Quality Task Force
Maintaining and restoring the Quality of Harwich Ponds and Harbors
Harwich, Ma
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Skinequit Pond Fact Sheet
10-06-2006

Location

1/2 mile north of Red River Beach, between Deep Hole/Skinequit Road and Uncle Venies Road.  

Pond Association

No

Number of homes

19 direct,7 deeded access

 IEP Study Yes

Pond Uses
  Swimming Yes  
  Boating Yes  
  Fishing    Yes  
  Other

             

Pond Characteristics
Shape- Size 18 Acres Max Depth-30 feet
Beaches-0 Inlets None Outlets-Herring run SW corner to Red River & Nantucket Sound
Public Access Yes

% Developed-N/A

% Conservation-

Shore Line Vegetation--Lillies

Docks-10 & 2 Floats

Current Conditions

Pond Vegetation- Yellow & White Water Lilies
Shellfish Yes Algae  Yes  

Animal/Waterfowl-Geese, Muskrats, Turtles 

Runoff-Runoff from Rt 28

Erosion-

Conclusions

Present issues-Runoff from Rt28
Future threats-Further watershed Development, Sediment buildup, phosphorus leaching, waterfowl activity, lawn care, and Septic Systems