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DamVan Buren County, Michigan, United States

Pugsley Lake Level Control Structure

Pugsley Lake Level Control Structure is a dam impounding Pugsley (Brownwood) Lake in Van Buren County, Michigan.

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68°F Partly sunny

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42.2422°, -85.9219°

Overview

Pugsley Lake Level Control Structure is a dam that impounds Pugsley (Brownwood) Lake in Van Buren County, Michigan. It is a Earth Gravity dam. It stands about 5 feet high. It was completed in 1970. Listed purpose: Recreation.

Dams shape Michigan's rivers, creating impoundments that support shoreline fishing, paddling and scenery while also affecting water flow and fish passage. This structure is documented in the Michigan Dam Inventory and regulated by the state (EGLE). Stay behind all safety barriers and heed posted restrictions near the dam and its spillway. Related places list the river and nearby waters.

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Dam Data5 / 12 fields

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Physical

Dam Height(ft)5 ft

Dam TypeEarth Gravity

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Managing AgencyMichigan EGLE

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History

Year Built1,970

Location

CountyVan Buren

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Location

Michigan

Van Buren County

United StatesUS

Current Weather

Updated 3:48 PM

68°F

Partly sunny

Feels like 80°

Wind

5 mph NNE

Humidity

75%

Visibility

13 mi

UV Index

9

5-Day Forecast

Mon 25%77° 51°

Tue 3%75° 49°

Wed 67%75° 62°

Thu 84%76° 57°

Fri 13%77° 58°

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Added Jun 21, 2026

Michigan DNR: MI02023

Sources: Michigan DNR