Water obstruction (3)

I believe the answer is:

dam

(Other definitions for dam that I've seen before include "Wall restraining water" , "A mad animal mother" , "Embankment" , "Horse's mother" , "Flood barrier" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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