The Snyder Industries 6500 Gallon ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a bulk-scale vessel molded in High Density Linear Polyethylene for above-ground water and general storage. It stands 153 inches tall - about 12 feet 9 inches overall - on a 120 x 120-inch square footprint, with a 120-inch (10-foot) diameter, and holds 6,500 gallons. This is the tank you spec when a job needs serious volume in a single vertical tank: rural fire-water reserves, irrigation supply, process makeup water, or reuse storage. The black HDLPE exterior blocks light, which matters most on low-turnover standing water like a fire reserve or a rainwater/reuse train, where it discourages algae in water that sits for long periods.
Will this vertical storage tank work for your site
Filled with plain water, this Snyder black tank carries about 54,210 lb - roughly 27 tons. But size your foundation to the higher number: at its 1.9 specific-gravity rating, maximum rated contents reach 102,999 lb. That is the load the concrete pad and any wind or seismic anchoring must actually survive if your contents run heavier than water, so anchor your foundation math on the 1.9 SG ceiling, not on plain-water weight. Confirm your intended contents against that 1.9 SG rating and the listed dimensions (153 in tall, 120 in diameter). Before you pour, run volume and freeboard through the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide. Also pre-check overall height and diameter against any doorway, roll-up, building, or bridge clearance the delivery truck and crane will need for a tank this size.
Foundation and clearance - the mistake to avoid
The single most common error on a tank this large is an undersized or unlevel foundation. A 120-inch base that isn't fully supported and flat concentrates stress on the tank floor. Size the concrete pad for the full rated load using the framework in our concrete pad sizing guide. If this vertical storage tank is going into private fire protection, our fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection for cold-climate service. For grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate aggregation, see our industrial water reuse topology guide.
Freight on a 6500 gallon tank
A vessel this size ships LTL, quoted live to your ZIP. This black Snyder tank ships from the nearer of our two plants - Lincoln, NE or Philippi, WV - so your freight depends heavily on which origin serves your region: the West Virginia plant typically serves the East and Southeast, while the Nebraska plant serves the Plains and West. Get an exact number from the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777. The listed price is the tank only, before freight. Our team can confirm the closest ship point and lead time and walk you through offload and pad readiness for a tank at this scale.
