The Norwesco 10000 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in blue is a 10,000-gallon polyethylene vertical tank standing 160 inches tall on a 141-inch-diameter footprint, built for high-volume water and liquid storage where you need one large reservoir instead of a bank of smaller tanks. At this size it anchors rainwater harvesting systems, agricultural supply, bulk water holding, and rural or remote fire-water reservoirs. Two numbers govern every decision around it: filled with water it carries 83,400 lb, and at its 1.9 specific-gravity rating it is engineered to hold up to 158,460 lb of contents.
Will it work for your site
This Norwesco vertical storage tank holds 10,000 gallons in a 141-inch-diameter, 160-inch-tall body. The 1.9 specific-gravity rating is the headline spec: the tank wall is built to support liquids up to 1.9 times the density of water, so for water service the tank runs with substantial structural margin. That headroom is a real reason to choose this rated tank over a water-only vertical — at 1.9 SG it is structurally rated for denser liquids up to 1.9 times the density of water (such as fertilizer solutions and brines), giving you density margin for future or mixed service. Plan the foundation around the 141-inch round footprint, and confirm 10,000 gallons is the right volume first with our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide. Because this product carries no per-tank fitting list, the technical drawing on this page is the authoritative source for the as-supplied bulkhead fittings, outlet locations, and gasket sizes — confirm fitting thread size and gasket compatibility against the drawing before you order mating valves or plumbing.
Foundation and venting are where large verticals go wrong
The mistake to avoid on a tank this size is treating it like a small one. The pad must be designed for the actual service-liquid weight: 83,400 lb for water, scaling up to the 158,460 lb structural maximum at 1.9 SG. If you intend denser service, the foundation — not the tank wall — becomes the governing constraint, so a soft or undersized base is the single most common failure point on large verticals. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks the ACI 360R-10 framework around your governing load. Venting is the second pitfall: a tank this large moves a lot of air as it fills and drains, and undersized venting can collapse the tank under vacuum. Work through atmospheric vent capacity calculations for API 2000 worked examples covering 1,500 to 10,000-gallon verticals.
Fire-water and cold-climate service
A 10,000-gallon vertical is a natural fit for private fire-protection reservoirs on rural and remote sites. Our fire-water reservoir tank design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze-protection engineering for cold-climate service. For a full walkthrough of applications, layout, and accessories at this capacity, see our 10000 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank complete buyer's guide. Run the project in order: confirm volume, size the pad to your governing load, then size the venting before you place the order.
Freight is the biggest line item on an oversized load like this, and here the data works in your favor: Norwesco stocks this tank at four geographically dispersed plants — Fairfield, TX; Hanford, CA; St. Bonifacius, MN; and Washington Court House, OH — so there is likely one within regional LTL distance of most of the continental US, which materially cuts the freight number. The tank ships LTL, quoted live to your ZIP from the nearest stocking plant. Get an exact number through the Freight Cost Estimator before you order, or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will route it from the plant closest to you.
