Retain water, in a way (3)

I believe the answer is:

dam

(Other definitions for dam that I've seen before include "Embankment" , "River blockage" , "Mother - barrier" , "Reservoir barrier" , "Barrier to contain the flow of water" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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