Structure that stops salmon (3)

I believe the answer is:

dam

(Other definitions for dam that I've seen before include "A mad sort of mum" , "Reservoir barrier" , "Barrier to hold back water" , "Mad as an animal mum" , "A mad animal mother" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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