Lake Templene

Lake Templene is a 900-acre (360 ha) artificial lake in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was created in the early 1970s by damming the Prairie River.[2][3]

Lake Templene
Lake Templene
Location within the state of Michigan
LocationSt. Joseph County, Michigan
Coordinates41.8954°N 85.4676°W / 41.8954; -85.4676
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsPrairie River
Primary outflowsPrairie River
Surface area900 acres (360 ha)
Surface elevation827 feet (252 m)[1]

History

In the late 1960s Floyd Templin pursued the idea to dam the Prairie River to create a lake to build houses around. He gathered some investors and proceeded to build a dam.[3]

The lake became popular for fishing tournaments, and this caused a conflict between residents and non-resident fishermen. The Nottawa Township Board of Trustees brokered a compromise. The compromise called for a limit of 25 fishing tournaments per year and the creation of an official public boat launch.[4]

See also

  • List of lakes in Michigan

References


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