| Lake Templene | |
|---|---|
  Lake TempleneLocation within the state of Michigan | |
| Location | St. Joseph County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 41°53′43″N 85°28′03″W / 41.8954°N 85.4676°W / 41.8954; -85.4676 |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Prairie River |
| Primary outflows | Prairie River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 900 acres (360 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
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.
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.
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.
See also
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Templene
- "Lake Templene Property Owners Association".
- ^ Currier, Rosalie (February 7, 2012). "Templin's vision brought Lake Templene from dream to reality". Sturgis Journal.
- Reitsma, Jef (December 23, 2010). "After years of dispute, Lake Templene ordinance agreement is reached". Sturgis Journal.
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