The Snyder Industries 2650 Gallon Black Vertical Storage Tank is a 2,650-gallon polyethylene vertical built for bulk water and high-density liquid storage where standing volume matters more than mobility. It stands 97 inches tall on a 102 x 102 inch footprint - an 8.5-foot square base - so the slab and the delivery path both have to be planned around real dimensions, not a corner of the yard. The black tank is a workhorse pick for outdoor water storage, and it shows up under the search terms buyers actually use - vertical storage tank, vertical tank, black tank, Snyder - because that combination of size, color, and brand covers a lot of jobs.
Will this tank work for your job
This is a 2650-gallon vertical with a 1.5 specific gravity rating, and that number does more than describe water service - it sets a ceiling on how dense a liquid you can store. At 1.5 SG the tank is rated for contents up to roughly 33,152 pounds at maximum density, well above the 22,101 pounds of a full load of plain water (water is about 1.0 SG). That headroom is a reason to choose this tank over a water-only 1.0 or 1.35 SG vertical: if there's any chance you'll move from water to a heavier liquid down the road - brines, liquid fertilizers, many ag chemicals by weight - the 1.5 rating already covers it. The gate on that is simple: if you store anything denser than water, confirm the liquid's specific gravity stays within the tank's 1.5 rating before you fill it, because exceeding the SG rating is the most common way these tanks get overstressed. Run your volume and weight through the Tank Sizing Calculator, and the Tank Sizing Guide walks through matching capacity to draw-down and refill cycles.
Foundation, clearance, and access
A full tank at this size puts more than 22,000 pounds on the pad, so the foundation is not an afterthought - it needs a level, continuous, fully supporting surface, and a properly sized concrete pad is the standard approach for above-ground polyethylene tanks of this weight. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks covers the ACI 360R-10 framework so the slab is sized to the actual load. Two clearance facts catch buyers off guard at this size: the tank stands 97 inches tall, so you need more than eight feet of clear space above the lid for a fill hose or line - a standard interior ceiling will not take it - and at 102 inches across, this tank will not pass through a standard gate, doorway, or many side-yard accesses, so confirm a clear delivery path before you order. For larger water programs - fire reserve, rainwater capture, or reuse - see our writeups on fire-water reservoir design and industrial water reuse tank topology.
Fittings - confirm before you order
This listing does not specify a bulkhead or outlet configuration, so do not assume an outlet size or location from the photo or the drawing. If you need a specific outlet for gravity feed, pump suction, or an overflow, confirm the exact fitting size, type, and position with us at 866-418-1777 before ordering. The technical drawing on this page shows the tank geometry; pair it with a quick call so the plumbing you spec actually matches what ships.
Freight and ordering
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Marked Tree, Arkansas, and freight is quoted live to your ZIP rather than bundled into the list price. Because it ships from Arkansas, transit and cost depend heavily on where you are, so the live quote is the only accurate way to know your landed freight - get an exact number from the Freight Cost Estimator before you order, or call 866-418-1777. The tank ships empty, but it's large and awkward at 8.5 feet square: LTL delivery is typically curbside, so line up a forklift, tractor, or several people to receive and offload it, and we'll confirm handling requirements for a tank this size when we price the haul to your delivery point.
