Dam is actually misleading, the structure in question is closer to the Souris river cofferdams and is known as a weir. The controversy stems from a 2-mile diversion channel intended to help endangered pallid sturgeon bypass the structure and reach spawning grounds upstream.
Battle Over Proposed Yellowstone River ‘Dam’ Ramps Up
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