The Snyder Industries 5000 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank in black is a full-bulk static reservoir molded in High Density Linear Polyethylene, rated for water storage at a specific gravity of 1.0. It stands 116 inches tall on a 119 x 119 inch square footprint and holds 5,000 gallons. Filled, it carries 41,700 pounds of water, so the pad it sits on does the real work - this is a vertical storage tank built to sit still and hold, not to move.
Will this tank work for my site?
This is a water storage tank sized for serious volume: 5,000 gallons in a single black HDLPE body. The black resin blocks light to slow algae growth in standing water, a common reason it gets specified for outdoor and bulk water supply where a tank sits exposed. The 1.0 specific gravity rating means it is matched to water - the linear polyethylene wall is engineered for the weight of water at that density, and this tank is not rated for heavier liquids or chemical solutions. If you are storing anything denser than water, do not use this SKU; run your case through the Tank Sizing Guide or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will point you to a higher-SG-rated tank. For sizing 5,000 gallons against your draw rate, the Tank Sizing Calculator does the math.
Weight, footprint, and the pad
The single most expensive mistake on a tank this big is the foundation. Full, this vertical storage tank and its water weigh 41,700 pounds - more than 20 tons concentrated on a 119-inch square. That load has to land on a properly engineered, level base rated for the full water weight; an undersized or uneven pad lets the wall distort and stress over time. Confirm the 119 x 119 inch footprint against your pad before you order - it needs full support across the entire base, not just under the edges - and measure your site against the 116-inch height under any eaves, gutters, or overhead structure. See the technical drawing on this page for the dimensional layout. One more cold-weather note: keep the tank vented and never seal it airtight, and plan freeze management for cold service - a 20-ton fill that freezes or pulls a vacuum can split or collapse the wall.
Fittings and outlets
Fitting and outlet configuration is not specified in this listing. Before you order, confirm bulkhead and outlet size and gasket spec with us at 866-418-1777 so your plumbing matches what ships - we will not guess thread sizes on a tank this size.
This vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder Industries plant in Merced, CA, with the rate quoted live to your ZIP code - we never bury freight in the list price. A 5,000 gallon tank is an oversized item, so the quote depends heavily on your distance from Merced and your delivery-site access. Get an exact number before you commit by running your ZIP through the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will walk the delivery through with you. If this tank is part of a larger storage train, our industrial water reuse topology guide covers grey-water, rainwater, and HVAC condensate aggregation; note this is a standard water tank, not a fire-rated or NFPA-listed reservoir.
