Lake Templene
St. Joseph County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Lake Templene is a 870-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in St. Joseph County, MI. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in St. Joseph County, Lake Templene ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 870 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 13 lakes in St. Joseph County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Templene holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AKlinger Lake Central Basin; White Pigeon Township Section 1St. Joseph County · 7.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- AFishers Lake North Central Basin; Park TownshipSt. Joseph County · 8.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- CTemplene Lake Central Basin; Sherman TownshipSt. Joseph County · 0.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
Nearby Lakes in St. Joseph County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Templene is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Templene Dam (completed 1972), built primarily for recreation on the Prairie River; earth-type dam, 18 ft tall and 850 ft long.
- Surface area
- 870 ac
- Normal storage
- 5,225 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 8,550 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 111 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Lake Templene POA
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00470 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1