In 1981, Bili-Bili Dam was added to the Jeneberang River Comprehensive Development Project.

The weirs downstream of the dam and their accompanying irrigation canals were completed in December 2005.

Water from its reservoir also helps irrigate about 23,786 ha (58,780 acres) of rice fields in Gowa and Takalar regencies.

The dam is downstream from Mount Bawakaraeng, which is "prone to landslides.

"[4] A large landslide in 2004 prompted a request for survey assistance to the Japanese government to determine the possible impact on the dam.