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Federal Dam, MN
City in Cass County, Minnesota.
Population
142
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
0
Federal Dam and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Federal Dam.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,160
10,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$320M
FY 2026, $10,648 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Federal Dam, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
850
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -2°F
26.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Federal Dam, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Federal Dam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Boy RiverCity | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| BenaCity | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Ball ClubCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| WhipholtCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| LongvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| RemerCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| WalkerCity | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| Cass LakeCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| ZempleCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Deer RiverCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| IngerCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| LaporteCity | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| HackensackCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| Squaw LakeCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| CohassetCity | 27 mi | 27.7 |
| AkeleyCity | 29 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Federal Dam, MN in?
- Federal Dam is in Cass County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Federal Dam, MN?
- About 142 people live in Federal Dam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Federal Dam?
- Nearby places include Boy River (6.6 mi), Bena (6.9 mi), Ball Club (14 mi), Whipholt (16 mi), Longville (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023