The Snyder Industries 1000 Gallon Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a polyethylene vertical storage tank built for demanding bulk water duty, and its 1.9 specific-gravity rating is the number that sets it apart. Standing 65 inches tall on a 72-inch diameter footprint, it holds 1000 gallons of water weighing roughly 8,340 pounds when full. At the 1.9 SG rating the shell is engineered to carry contents up to 15,846 pounds — nearly double the water load — so it accepts liquids up to 1.9 times the density of water. That is why this model earns the "heavy duty" name: the wall is built for liquids far denser than plain water.
Will it work for your site?
For agricultural supply, rainwater collection, fire-water reserve, or industrial process water, this 1000 gallon vertical tank gives you a stable, single-diameter column that seats cleanly on a prepared pad. The black shell blocks light transmission, which limits algae growth in stored water held outdoors — a practical advantage over translucent tanks in sunlit installations. Plan your foundation around the full 8,340-pound water load plus the tank weight, and keep the base fully supported edge to edge. If you are still deciding between capacities or comparing footprints, the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide walk you through matching a storage tank to your draw rate and space. For a fire-water reserve, our guide on fire-water reservoir tank design for rural and remote sites covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and cold-climate freeze protection.
Set it on the right pad
A vertical tank this size needs a level, continuous base sized for the full 72-inch diameter footprint. Because the loaded weight climbs quickly at the 1.9 SG rating, do not shortcut the foundation. Our reference on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks lays out the ACI 360R-10 framework so the slab carries the full contents load without cracking or settling. If you are aggregating grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate, the industrial water reuse tank topology guide shows how a tank like this fits a quality-banded storage train.
The mistake to avoid
The common error with a heavy-duty vertical tank is under-building the pad or treating it as a light-duty water-only vessel. This shell is rated for a 1.9 specific gravity, so verify your intended contents against that rating and size your foundation to the full loaded weight, not just the 8,340-pound water figure. One more thing to check before you order: fitting sizes and locations are not published for this model, so confirm the outlet, bulkhead, and gasket configuration by phone rather than assuming a standard drain-and-draw setup.
This Snyder vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from the Chowchilla, California plant, quoted live to your ZIP. Get your number with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm fittings, lead time, and delivery. Freight is quoted separately and is not included in the list price.
