Federal Dam, Minnesota facts for kids
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Federal Dam
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City Hall
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| Motto(s):
The Best Little City By A Dam Site"
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Location of Federal Dam
within Cass County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.77 km2) |
| • Land | 2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 123 |
| • Density | 55.66/sq mi (21.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56641
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-20798 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394754 |
Federal Dam is a small city in Cass County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is located close to Leech Lake. In 2020, about 123 people lived there. Federal Dam is part of the larger Brainerd area.
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A Look Back at Federal Dam's History
The city of Federal Dam got its name from a special dam built nearby. This dam was constructed by the United States government. A post office was first opened in Federal Dam in 1910.
Exploring Federal Dam's Geography
Federal Dam covers a total area of about 2.27 square miles (5.88 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Roads and Rivers
County Road 8 is the main road that goes through the community. Other important roads nearby include County Roads 4 and 63. The Leech Lake River also flows close to the city.
Weather and Climate
The weather in Federal Dam, near Leech Lake, changes a lot throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, and winters are very cold.
| Climate data for Leech Lake, Minnesota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1897–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 53 (12) |
61 (16) |
81 (27) |
94 (34) |
102 (39) |
98 (37) |
104 (40) |
100 (38) |
101 (38) |
90 (32) |
72 (22) |
58 (14) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 17.6 (−8.0) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
37.4 (3.0) |
51.8 (11.0) |
66.1 (18.9) |
75.4 (24.1) |
79.8 (26.6) |
78.2 (25.7) |
69.3 (20.7) |
54.1 (12.3) |
36.4 (2.4) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
51.1 (10.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 7.7 (−13.5) |
12.5 (−10.8) |
26.2 (−3.2) |
40.6 (4.8) |
54.4 (12.4) |
64.4 (18.0) |
69.1 (20.6) |
67.1 (19.5) |
58.2 (14.6) |
44.5 (6.9) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
15.0 (−9.4) |
40.7 (4.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −2.3 (−19.1) |
1.2 (−17.1) |
15.1 (−9.4) |
29.4 (−1.4) |
42.7 (5.9) |
53.5 (11.9) |
58.3 (14.6) |
55.9 (13.3) |
47.1 (8.4) |
35.0 (1.7) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
6.8 (−14.0) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −52 (−47) |
−59 (−51) |
−48 (−44) |
−13 (−25) |
12 (−11) |
24 (−4) |
35 (2) |
27 (−3) |
16 (−9) |
1 (−17) |
−37 (−38) |
−51 (−46) |
−59 (−51) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.68 (17) |
0.68 (17) |
1.11 (28) |
1.86 (47) |
2.91 (74) |
3.82 (97) |
4.37 (111) |
3.20 (81) |
3.13 (80) |
2.51 (64) |
1.22 (31) |
1.09 (28) |
26.58 (675) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 9.3 (24) |
7.2 (18) |
6.8 (17) |
5.9 (15) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.1 (2.8) |
6.8 (17) |
11.1 (28) |
48.2 (122) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.0 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 11.7 | 12.8 | 12.0 | 9.9 | 10.5 | 9.6 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 103.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 6.1 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 27.5 |
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Population and People of Federal Dam
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 332 | — | |
| 1930 | 278 | −16.3% | |
| 1940 | 269 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 225 | −16.4% | |
| 1960 | 185 | −17.8% | |
| 1970 | 147 | −20.5% | |
| 1980 | 192 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 118 | −38.5% | |
| 2000 | 101 | −14.4% | |
| 2010 | 110 | 8.9% | |
| 2020 | 123 | 11.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The city's population has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 332 people, and by 2020, the population was 123.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 110 people living in Federal Dam. These people lived in 49 households, and 26 of these were families. The city had about 49 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Federal Dam were White (56.4%). A good number were Native American (23.6%), and 20% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 28.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.24 people. The average family size was 2.92 people. The median age in the city was 48 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Federal Dam (Minnesota) para niños
