It forms a 1,707-acre lake at top conservation pool, with 26 miles of shoreline. It stores water to irrigate some 21,100 acres of land. Rocky outcroppings along the south shore and in the northeast corner of the lake offer some spectacular views of the reservoir. The Center Dam and Church Grove sites have picnic tables and firegrates for campers, as well as drinking water and vault toilets. There is a boat ramp and several electrical hookups at Center Dam.
Campers are welcome to pitch a tent at any of the more secluded sites around the lake.
Groceries, baits, and other needs are available at the village of Enders, just north of the lake on U.S.6-Nebr.61. Including the lake, the entire area encompasses 5,300 acres. Of the 3,643 acres of land, the Enders Wildlife Refuge covers 2,146 acres on the western reaches of the lake. Hunting for big game, waterfowl, and upland game is allowed on public property along the river, west of the refuge, and on wildlife lands north and east of the protected area. Large flocks of mallards and geese winter on the open waters of the refuge and provide an excellent huntable population for waterfowlers.