The Snyder Industries 1500 Gallon ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a vertical storage tank molded from high density linear polyethylene and rated to a specific gravity of 1.9. That 1.9 rating is the first number to check: it means the wall is built heavy enough to hold contents up to 1.9 times the weight of water, which is what puts the "heavy duty" in the name and separates this Snyder unit from a standard 1.0 or 1.5 SG water tank. The black color blocks light to slow algae growth in stored water, and the 1500 gallon capacity sits on an 86 by 86 inch footprint at 72 inches tall.
Will it work for your site
Plan the pad and the load around real weight, not gallon count. Filled with plain water this vertical tank carries about 12,510 lb; at its full 1.9 SG rating the contents can reach 23,769 lb. Size the concrete or compacted base to the 86 x 86 inch footprint and confirm your fill point and outlet locations against the technical drawing on this page before you set it. Keep in mind that 1500 gallons is the nominal figure — real usable volume runs lower once you leave freeboard for thermal expansion, and the Snyder freeboard guide shows how to size on usable rather than nameplate gallons. If you are still choosing between this and a taller or shorter storage tank, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide. For above-ground installs, the concrete pad sizing framework covers the ACI guidance that keeps a heavy vertical tank level and supported.
The mistake to avoid
Do not buy on gallons alone and skip the density check. The 1.9 SG rating is a ceiling, not a suggestion — it earns its value when you actually store something heavier than water, and it is overbuilt if you only ever hold fresh water. Match the rating to what you are storing, and confirm your fittings and outlet plan against the drawing rather than assuming a standard layout. Because this is a rated storage build, it also suits demanding roles such as a rural fire-water reservoir; the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing and cold-climate freeze protection.
Freight
This 1500 gallon vertical storage tank ships by LTL freight from the nearest Snyder plant — Lincoln, NE or Philippi, WV — with the exact mode and cost quoted live to your ZIP. Get your number from the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 to lock in delivery before you order.
