The Snyder Industries 5000 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank is a heavy-volume bulk water tank molded in high density linear polyethylene with a 5,000-gallon working capacity, a 142-inch diameter footprint, and a 93-inch height. It carries a 1.0 specific gravity rating, which means it is engineered for water and water-equivalent liquids at a density of 8.34 pounds per gallon - the right tool for irrigation reserves, fire-water reservoirs, rainwater aggregation, and process water that stays at or below the density of plain water. The green exterior cuts light penetration to slow algae growth in standing water - it reduces growth, it does not make the tank potable-rated or certified for any specific standard.
Will it work for your site?
Size and weight drive every decision on a tank this large. Filled to capacity, it holds 41,700 pounds of water, and the maximum rated contents weight is the same 41,700 pounds - so the 1.0 SG rating is the ceiling. Keep what you store at or below water density; this tank is not rated for heavier brines, fertilizers, or chemical concentrates that push past 1.0 specific gravity. If your liquid runs heavier than water, call 866-418-1777 so we can cross-reference a higher-SG-rated tank rather than overload this one. The footprint is 142.0 x 142.0 inches, just under twelve feet square, and it stands 93 inches tall. At roughly 20.85 tons when full, this is a permanent install - it cannot be relocated with liquid in it and must never be moved full. Plan your pad, fill height, and overhead clearance around those numbers before you order.
Sizing and foundation discipline
A 5,000-gallon vertical is a long-service install, and the prep work decides whether it lasts. Run your numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm 5,000 gallons matches your real draw and refill cycle. Confirm the pad exceeds 142 inches on each side, check your door or gate width for delivery access, and verify overhead clearance for the 93-inch tank plus its dome and fitting stack. For the foundation itself, a tank this heavy belongs on a properly sized concrete pad - our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks the ACI 360R-10 framework and where the ACI 318 boundary kicks in. Once it is set and plumbed, follow the hydrostatic test methodology for new-install acceptance to monitor pad settlement and catch fitting leaks during the first controlled water fill.
Common uses at this volume
Five thousand gallons is a workhorse size for vertical water storage. On rural and remote sites it serves as a fire-water reservoir - our write-up on fire-water reservoir tank design covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection for cold-climate service. It also anchors industrial water-reuse trains; see industrial water reuse tank topology for grey-water, rainwater, and HVAC condensate aggregation.
This listing does not publish a fitting or outlet schedule, so call 866-418-1777 before ordering to spec inlet and outlet size, bulkhead fittings, and gasket material for your install. This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder Industries plant in Merced, CA, quoted live to your delivery ZIP - get an exact number with our Freight Cost Estimator. See the technical drawing on this page for the full dimensional layout.
