Van Der Molen Dam
Illinois — DuPage County — WESTWOOD CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage |
| River | WESTWOOD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.91623, -88.01401 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 24, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1984 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | DUPAGE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Van Der Molen Detention Reservoir |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.