beaver dam

noun

: a dam built by beavers

There's a beaver dam in the stream behind my house.

Examples of beaver dam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pond leveler prevents flooding that would normally be caused by a beaver dam by directing the water to the other side of the structure rather than backing the stream up and onto banks. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026

If the stream is cold, rocky, and fast-moving, the beaver dam can be an asset. — Nelson Bryant, Outdoor Life, 20 May 2026

The treasure hunt challenges include reducing high-frequency waves in the forest that endanger wildlife, decoding a secret message from Tom Lizard and finding a beaver dam with Mabel sitting on top. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026

The experiences and insights April’s gained through all this pour out of her like a joyous river breaching a beaver dam. — Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026

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