The Snyder Industries 12500 Gallon ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is built for large-scale bulk water and liquid storage where a single high-capacity vessel makes more sense than a bank of smaller tanks. Molded from high-density linear polyethylene in black and carrying a 1.9 specific gravity rating, this vertical storage tank holds 12,500 gallons in a 142-inch by 142-inch footprint and stands 198 inches tall (roughly 142" dia. x 198" H). If you are comparing storage tank options and need a black tank that handles dense contents, this is one of the heaviest-rated vertical tanks in the class.
Will it work for your site?
Full of water, this tank carries roughly 104,250 pounds of contents. Its 1.9 SG rating means the wall is rated for contents up to about 198,075 pounds at maximum density — treat that as the wall-rating ceiling, not a recommended service load. That headroom is what separates a heavy-duty vertical tank from a standard water tank: you can store liquids denser than water within the rated limit. Plan your pad for the full loaded weight, not the empty tank. A 198-inch tank on a 142-inch base concentrates enormous load, so the concrete pad has to be sized and dead level before the tank is set. Run your numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator and review the Tank Sizing Guide, and for pad engineering see our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks.
Fittings and access
Per the technical drawing on this page, this tank is configured with a flange, a flat fitting, an 18-inch PE threaded/vented fitting, a 12-inch by 30-inch fitting, a bulkhead fitting, and a manway with a 15-inch access opening. Size your vent against that specific 18-inch threaded/vented port — confirm it handles your fill and draw rates before you commission the tank. Verify all fitting sizes and elevations on the drawing before you plumb inlet, outlet, and vent lines. Note that the manway gives a 15-inch clear opening, which is a tight entry for interior inspection and cleaning on a tank this size, so plan your confined-space access accordingly.
Freight and next steps
This vertical storage tank ships by LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Lincoln, NE — a single origin point with no regional plant option — and freight is quoted live to your ZIP rather than included in the list price. A tank of this size and weight is a dedicated long-haul freight movement, especially for cross-country sites, so get a real number and quote early before you commit. Use the Freight Cost Estimator for a quote to your ZIP, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm access, offload equipment, and lead time. If you are building out fire-water reserve or reuse storage at this scale, our guides on fire-water reservoir tank design and industrial water reuse tank topology will help you plan the larger system.
