Van Der Molen Dam

DuPage County, Illinois (near ADDISON)

River/Stream: WESTWOOD CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
940 ft
Reservoir Storage
99 acre-ft
Year Completed
1984
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
571 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-10-24

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IL50012
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
41.91623, -88.01401
Age
42 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.