The 5300 Gallon Black Vertical Storage Tank from Snyder Industries is a large-format polyethylene vertical storage tank standing 164 inches (13.7 feet) tall on a 102-inch (8.5-foot) diameter base. Molded for demanding bulk water and liquid storage on fixed sites, it carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating and returns the full 5,300 gallons of usable capacity. For anyone comparing vertical storage tanks for a permanent installation, this is a high-capacity, heavier-duty single-tank option.
Will this tank work for your site?
Start with the weights. Filled with plain water, this tank holds roughly 44,202 pounds of contents. Its wall, however, is rated for liquids with a specific gravity up to 1.5 and is built to carry up to 66,303 pounds at that rating. Those two facts are independent: capacity is fixed by geometry, while the 1.5 SG rating tells you the tank has structural margin heavier water-treatment blends or denser non-potable liquids will not exceed. That roughly 22,101 pounds of unused wall headroom over plain water is the real differentiator here versus common 1.0 to 1.35 SG water tanks. All of that load lands on an 8.5-foot-diameter circle, so the pad underneath has to be engineered and level across the full base. Our guide to concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks covers the ACI 360R-10 framework and the ACI 318 boundary, the right place to start before you pour. If you are still choosing a capacity, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you match volume to draw-down and refill rate.
Applications and fittings
At 5,300 gallons, this vertical tank suits bulk water storage, agricultural and irrigation supply, industrial process water, and reserve storage where footprint matters more than height. It is a frequent choice for fire-water reservoirs on rural and remote sites; our write-up on fire-water reservoir tank design covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze-protection engineering for cold-climate service. For reclaimed and blended supplies, see our overview of industrial water reuse tank topology. One thing to confirm before you order: the outlet and fitting layout is not published in this listing. Check the technical drawing on this page or call us so we can confirm the configuration matches your plumbing before the tank ships.
Freight and ordering
This tank ships by LTL freight from the single Snyder plant in Chowchilla, California, quoted live to your delivery ZIP. Because it moves as an oversized freight item from one West Coast origin, West Coast and Southwest deliveries are the most freight-efficient, and longer hauls should be priced before you commit. Pull an exact number with the Freight Cost Estimator for your ZIP, or call 866-418-1777 and we will work out the shipment with you. Listed price reflects the tank only; freight is quoted separately based on your location and site access.
