Lake Templene Dam
Lake Templene Dam is an earth dam located in St. Joseph County, Michigan, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Templene Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Templene Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Templene Poa (private). It impounds the Prairie River near Centreville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 870 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 111 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2018.
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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 |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00470 |
| Federal ID | MI00470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |