Lake Templene

Lake Templene
Lake Templene is located in Michigan
Lake Templene
Lake Templene
Location within the state of Michigan
LocationSt. Joseph County, Michigan
Coordinates41°53′43″N 85°28′03″W / 41.8954°N 85.4676°W / 41.8954; -85.4676
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsPrairie River
Primary outflowsPrairie River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area900 acres (360 ha)
Surface elevation827 ft (252 m)[1]

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]

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

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Templene
  2. ^ "Lake Templene Property Owners Association".
  3. ^ a b Currier, Rosalie (February 7, 2012). "Templin's vision brought Lake Templene from dream to reality". Sturgis Journal.
  4. ^ Reitsma, Jef (December 23, 2010). "After years of dispute, Lake Templene ordinance agreement is reached". Sturgis Journal.


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