[2][3] In the late 1960s Floyd Templin pursued the idea to dam the Prairie River to create a lake to build houses around.

[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.

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