Federal Dam is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States, near Leech Lake. The population was 123 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
A post office called Federal Dam was established in 1910. The city took its name from a nearby dam constructed by the federal government of the United States.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
County Road 8 serves as a main route in the community. County Roads 4 and 63 are both nearby. The Leech Lake River flows nearby.
Climate
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 110 people, 49 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 137 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 56.4% White, 23.6% Native American, and 20.0% from two or more races.
There were 49 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.9% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.92.
The median age in the city was 48 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.6% were from 25 to 44; 38.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
2000 census
As of the census