There are various methods. A lot more around preventing dam building where it would be problematic. Things that block preferred locations either become part of

There are various methods. A lot more around preventing dam building where it would be problematic. Things that block preferred locations either become part of the new dam, beavers destroy them, or sometimes a dam is created elsewhere. It's probably not worth it if you want a specific dam location though. For general water retention we already trap and relocate beavers and just let them do their thing in the new place. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm9_032447.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm9_032447.p... - Working with Beavers