Lake Templene Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Nearest City | Centreville |
| River/Stream | Prairie River |
| Coordinates | 41.90833, -85.48333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 870 acres |
| Drainage Area | 111 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Templene POA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |