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Perhaps, but definitely something to worry about after net zero. Dams, especially existing ones, tend to cause local damage to a handful of species, while the natural gas they take off the grid damages nearly all of the ecosystems on the planet while killing people even in normal operation.
It's a strong argument in favor of nuclear power. You get power like a dam, but without the impact on local ecosystems.