Templene Lake Central Basin; Sherman Township
St. Joseph County, WisconsinEutrophic
Templene Lake Central Basin; Sherman Township is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in St. Joseph County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in St. Joseph County, Templene Lake Central Basin; Sherman Township ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 6.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.7 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 13 lakes in St. Joseph County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Templene Lake Central Basin; Sherman Township holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AKlinger Lake Central Basin; White Pigeon Township Section 1St. Joseph County · 7.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- AFishers Lake North Central Basin; Park TownshipSt. Joseph County · 8.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
Nearby Lakes in St. Joseph County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Cass County · Clarity: 7 ft
Leelanau County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Iosco County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Muskegon County · Clarity: 6.8 ft
Gladwin County · Clarity: 9 ft
Montmorency County · Clarity: 9 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1