『삼국사기』에는 신라 흘해왕 21년(330)에 "처음으로 벽골제를 만들었는데, 둘레가 1천 8백보"라는 기록이 있다.
The History of the Three Kingdoms recorded that in the 21st year (330) of the reign of King Hulhae of Silla "the first Byeokgolje Reservoir was made and the circumference was 1,800 steps."