Hoover or Oroville, e.g. (3)

I believe the answer is:

dam

(Other definitions for dam that I've seen before include "Weir" , "Embankment" , "River blockage" , "Wall restraining water" , "Retaining barrier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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