Where is Upper Oxhead Pond?

Upper Oxhead Pond is a lake in Hancock County, Maine. Its water-quality measurements are published by Maine DEP and shown on this page as reported.

How deep is Upper Oxhead Pond?

Upper Oxhead Pond has a maximum depth of 10 feet and an average depth of 7 feet. The lake covers 73 acres.

Upper Oxhead Pond

Hancock County, Maine73 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Maine DEP for this lake.

Max depth

10 ft

Bathymetric survey

Area

73 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

1.6 mi

Measured length

10 ft max depth

See the measurements Directions Where to stay

Upper Oxhead Pond in Hancock County, Maine has water-quality measurements published by Maine DEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 10 ft. Surface area: 73 acres.

Loading map…

Upper Oxhead Pond is a 73-acre lake in Hancock County, Maine with a maximum depth of 10 feet (7-foot average).

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Upper Oxhead Pond is safe to swim in today is a call for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

Get alerts for Upper Oxhead Pond →

Water quality measurements for Upper Oxhead Pond

These are the measurements Maine DEP publishes for Upper Oxhead Pond, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

Ask about Upper Oxhead Pond

Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.

Lake Details

Max depth

10 ft

Average depth

7 ft

Surface area

73 acres

Shoreline

1.6 mi

The depth above comes from a bathymetric survey of this lake, not from a regional estimate.

Stays via Stay22

Stays near Upper Oxhead Pond

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Upper Oxhead Pond in Hancock County, Maine — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.

Top-rated places to stay near Upper Oxhead Pond

Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Follow Upper Oxhead Pond’s readings

Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.

Or email

Fishing Upper Oxhead Pond

→ Upper Oxhead Pond fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

Nearby Lakes in Hancock County

Middle Oxhead Pond0.9 miView →Brandy Pond3.3 miView →West Lake3.5 miView →Porter Pond5.6 miView →Nicatous Lake5.2 miView →Lower Pistol Lake7.4 miView →

Frequently asked questions about Upper Oxhead Pond

Where is Upper Oxhead Pond?: Upper Oxhead Pond is a lake in Hancock County, Maine. Its water-quality measurements are published by Maine DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Upper Oxhead Pond?: Upper Oxhead Pond in Hancock County, Maine has water-quality measurements published by Maine DEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 10 ft. Surface area: 73 acres.
Is Upper Oxhead Pond safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Upper Oxhead Pond?: Upper Oxhead Pond has a maximum depth of 10 feet and an average depth of 7 feet. The lake covers 73 acres.