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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 | |
| Location | St. Joseph County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 41°53′43″N 85°28′03″W |
| 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)[1] |
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]
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