The reservoir supports the operations of the Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant.

[1] When the Nemunas was dammed in 1959-1960, the river water rose by 20 metres in 9 months, and at that time there were 35 villages and 700 homes in the flooded area of the lagoon, whose inhabitants were forcibly evicted by the Soviet government.

[2] The reservoir also supports the operations of 900MW Kruonis Pumped Storage Plant, which is situated near confluence with Strėva River.

In 1992, in order to protect the local environment and cultural heritage, Kaunas Reservoir Regional Park was established.

[3] In anticipation of the reservoir's creation, 721 farms and villages were moved to various locations.