Irrigation network represents the network of permanent and temporary waterways that supply water to irrigated lands from an irrigation source it is the key component of the irrigation system. It consists of conducting and regulatory networks. It is equipped with the devices and facilities for water measurement, rising of water level in canals, and control of water discharge, connection of canal reaches, retention of slit/debris, and so forth.

The conducting network in open irrigation systems includes the main canal, inter-farm, farm, and on-farm distribution canals of different orders. The main canal delivers water from a river, reservoir, well, etc.