3000 Gallon Plastic Vertical Liquid Storage Tank

The 3000 Gallon Plastic Vertical Liquid Storage Tank from Snyder Industries is a white polyethylene vertical tank built for bulk water and liquid storage where a large, stable footprint matters. It stands 96 inches tall on a 102 x 102 inch base, so this 3000 gallon vertical storage tank holds serious volume without demanding an unusually tall ceiling or overhead clearance. Its 1.5 specific gravity rating means the shell is engineered to carry contents denser than plain water, giving you headroom that a water-only tank does not.

Will it work for your site?

Start with the weight, because that is what governs your pad. Filled with water, this Snyder vertical tank carries about 25,020 pounds; at its full 1.5 specific gravity rating it can hold up to 37,530 pounds of contents. A load like that needs a level, engineered concrete pad sized to the full 102 x 102 inch footprint, with the entire ring of the base fully and evenly supported. Run your numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm the tank matches your storage target and that your foundation is rated for the loaded weight. See the technical drawing on this page for the tank's overall dimensions, and call 866-418-1777 to confirm the exact fitting and outlet package for your build before you plumb it.

Common water-storage jobs

At 3000 gallons this is a workhorse size for rural and agricultural water, irrigation supply, and stored water for private fire protection. If you are building a fire-water reservoir, our guide on fire-water reservoir tank design for rural and remote sites walks through NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze-protection engineering for cold-climate service. For a deeper look at this capacity class and how to configure it, see our complete 3000 gallon vertical liquid storage tank buyer's guide.

The mistake to avoid

The most expensive mistake on a tank this size is under-building the foundation. Do not set a 37,530-pound-capacity vertical tank on bare soil, loose gravel, or a pad that only supports part of the base. Uneven or partial support concentrates stress on the tank wall and shortens its service life. Size and level the pad to the full 102 x 102 inch footprint first, then set the tank. Confirm too that your intended liquid stays within the 1.5 specific gravity rating; that rating is your ceiling for how dense the stored contents can be. The rating covers the tank shell only, so verify that the fitting and gasket materials on your build are rated for both the loaded weight and your specific liquid before filling.

This Snyder vertical storage tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP from the nearest of our stocking plants in Chowchilla, CA; Lincoln, NE; or Philippi, WV. Get a freight quote to your ZIP in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm availability, fittings, and the closest shipping point for your location.