pˌiːdʒˈiː ænd ˈiː jˈuːsᵻz ɪt fɔːɹ hˌaɪdɹoʊˌɛlɪktɹˈɪsᵻɾi pɹədˈʌkʃən, bˌʌt ðə lˈeɪk ɪz ˈɔːlsoʊ ɐ pˈɑːpjʊlɚ ɹˌɛkɹiːˈeɪʃən ˈɛɹiə, wɪð fˈɪʃɪŋ, bˈoʊɾɪŋ, wˈɔːɾɚ skˈiːɪŋ, swˈɪmɪŋ ænd kˈæmpɪŋ ɐvˈeɪləbəl.
PG&E uses it for hydroelectricity production, but the lake is also a popular recreation area, with fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and camping available.