Dam removal represents one of the most emblematic operations of the ecological restoration of rivers. Developed in the United States of America in the 1990s, dam removal has become a major practice to achieve the “good ecological status” of water bodies required by the European Union (EU) Water Framework Directive (WFD) in France. However, ecological continuity restoration is often conflictual and controversial because of the resistance from inhabitants. Based on two case studies of small dam removal projects located in Europe and US regulatory contexts, this chapter focuses on stakeholders. The aim is to demonstrate how the consideration of all people involved in these operations help overcoming potential conflicts. We consider here not only river users such as anglers or paddlers but also inhabitants and landowners who managers frequently neglect because they don't have an identified representative. By analyzing the way various stakeholders were listened to and their expectations taken into account, we highlight the necessity to open the project design definition to all users to guarantee an enrichment of the project and a better involvement of inhabitants.