The Snyder Industries 5000 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank in black holds 5,000 gallons in a single upright cylinder built from high density linear polyethylene. It stands 116 inches tall on a 119-inch diameter round base, so plan a level pad at least 119 inches (about 10 feet) across, sized for the round footprint rather than a square slab. The black resin blocks sunlight, which suppresses the algae growth that plagues translucent and lighter tanks holding water outdoors. This is a straightforward vertical storage tank for water storage, rainwater capture, fire reserve, and bulk water supply where you need real volume in a compact circular base.
Does it work for your site?
Filled to capacity, this 5000 gallon water storage tank carries 41,700 pounds of water. That full-water weight is the number your pad and foundation have to support, so a vertical tank this size almost always sits on engineered concrete rather than bare ground. The specific gravity rating is 1.0, meaning the wall thickness is matched to water and water-weight liquids at a density of 1.0. Keep the contents at or below that 1.0 density; this tank is not rated for the heavier acids, brines, or fertilizers that need a higher specific gravity vessel. For contents denser than 1.0, use the Tank Sizing Guide or call to spec a higher specific-gravity tank. If you are still deciding on size, the Tank Sizing Calculator helps you match gallons and footprint to your demand before you commit.
Mistakes to avoid on a tank this size
The most common error with a 5,000 gallon vertical tank is the pad. At 41,700 pounds full, an undersized or unlevel base will let the tank settle, lean, and stress the tank wall and any installed outlet. Build the full 119-inch round footprint as a level, supported pad, and confirm your plumbing before you fill. The second mistake is overlooking the height: at 116 inches plus a few inches of pad, overhead clearance for the delivery, the fill line, and lid access needs to be checked against doorways, eaves, and roof lines on the install path. Empty tank weight and rigging points are on the technical drawing on this page, so confirm those before you schedule the offload. One more thing to verify up front: fitting locations and sizes are not standardized on this listing, so confirm inlet, outlet, and manhole configuration by phone at 866-418-1777 before ordering rather than assuming a plumbed outlet ships.
Right-sizing this tank for your use
For rural and remote fire-water reserve, sizing is driven by required flow and duration rather than convenience, and our guide on fire-water reservoir tank design walks through NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection for cold-climate service. If you are aggregating grey water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate, the industrial water reuse tank topology guide covers quality-banded storage trains. Want the same 5,000 gallons in a different shape? Compare the alternate 119 x 112 layout and 141 x 86 layout to see how the same volume changes footprint and height.
This tank ships LTL freight from the plant in Albertville, AL, with freight quoted live to your ZIP code. Get your freight quote with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm pad requirements, fittings, and lead time before you order.
