IRRIGATION GATE SYSTEM

An irrigation gate system installed in a ditch or canal for maintaining a desired level of water upstream from the irrigation gate system. The irrigation gate system includes a gate which is operable in a closed position for preventing water flow past the ga te and a plurality of open positions for allowing various amounts of water in the dit ch or canal to flow past the gate. The gate is vertically hingedly connected to a pipe shaf t which is supported by a frame installed in the ditch or canal. A gate actuator moves the gate between its various positions upon receiving signals from an electronic programmable controller which in turn receives signals from a lever sensor, typically installed upstream from the gate, to maintain a desired water level on either side of the gate.