The lakes and its surrounding were designated as a protected area by Proclamation No.

414 on 21 November 2000 categorized as a Natural Park covering about 8,016 hectares (19,810 acres).

[1] The lake itself has about 28 hectares (69 acres) surface area.

The lake supports a rich fish fauna, including a number of introduced species.

The surrounding dipterocarp forest is rich in bird life.