The energy generated here is distributed within Taraba State, helping to meet an estimated 80 percent of households and businesses, as of 2020.

[1][2] The hydroelectric plant was intended to resolve ecological issues and increase local power supply.

[3] Zutari Engineering of South Arica was hired to carry out "a technical feasibility study" of the dam's spillway in 2011.

Zutari also provided engineering services for the laying of an estimated 240 kilometres (149 mi) of 132kV double circuit high voltage transmission evacuation lines and 40 kilometres (25 mi) of 33kV double-circuit transmission lines and five new substations.

The fourth objective is to provide water for irrigation to an estimated 3,000 hectares (12 sq mi).